City of Alexandria, Virginia
________________
MEMORANDUM
DATE: JUNE 4, 2025
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER /s/
FROM: MICHAEL MOON, P.E., INTERIM DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
DOCKET TITLE:
TITLE
Consideration of a Resolution to Support a Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Federal FY 2025 Low or No Emission (Low-No) and/or Buses and Bus Facilities Grant Programs. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
BODY
_____________________________________________________________________________
ISSUE: Request to seek grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to fund projects in support of State of Good Repair of the DASH Facility and Rolling Stock, as well as the continued transition towards Zero Emissions technology.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Approve resolution (Attachment 1) supporting the grant applications to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT);
(2) Approve the submission of up to $36 million in Federal funding to the Low-No and/or Buses and Bus Facilities grant programs by July 14, 2025; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into any necessary agreements with FTA and DASH to accept this funding.
BACKGROUND: The Low-No Program aims to support the transition of the transit fleet to low emissions or no emissions fleet technology, to include replacement buses, infrastructure, and facility improvements. For Federal FY 2025, there is $1.1 billion in funds available under this program.
The Bus and Bus Facilities Program assists in funding buses and bus facility capital projects to address severe State of Good Repair deficiencies. For Federal FY 2025, there is $398 million available in funds under this program.
Grant applications are evaluated by the FTA with considerations including demonstration of need, demonstration of benefits,...
Click here for full text