FFY 2026 Section 5311 rural transit program
Kern COGCalifornia- Detected
- Jun 22, 2026
- 135 days ago
- Sector
- Transportation
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Kern COG announced the FFY 2026 FTA Section 5311 call for projects, with a regional apportionment of $2,232,538. Nine rural operators plus Delano for capital have been given specific shares for operating assistance and one capital project, and must provide local match and submit grant applications to Caltrans by August 3, 2026. Rural transit providers and their consultants should finalize project scopes, matches, and procurement plans now, especially for operating support and Delano’s $330,274 vehicle/preventive maintenance capital project.
Operating assistance total $1,902,264 for nine agencies; $330,274 capital assistance for Delano vehicles/preventive maintenance.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- June 22, 2026
- Agency
- Kern COG
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