NEICAC rural transit capital and operating funding (FTA…
Upper Explorerland Regional Housing AuthorityIowa- Detected
- Jul 1, 2026
- 119 days ago
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- Transportation
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The TIP identifies Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) as the regional public transit provider receiving State Transit Assistance (STA) and Federal Transit Administration funds under Sections 5311 and 5339. For FFY 2027, the summary table shows 598,015 in FTA 5311 federal-aid for rural operating/capital assistance and 368,135 in FTA 5339 capital aid, plus 477,030 in STA state funding, supporting a total transit program of 2,106,160 that will include bus replacement and related facilities.
While individual procurements are not detailed here, 5339 capital-only funding is explicitly earmarked for replacing, rehabilitating, and purchasing buses and bus-related equipment, and the 2026 status report notes two light-duty bus purchases already authorized for NEICAC. This indicates a continuing fleet modernization and facility-improvement program that will generate RFPs for vehicles, ITS/AVL systems, bus shelters, maintenance equipment, and potentially design/construction for facilities. Vendors in the transit space can approach NEICAC and UERPC to align offerings with upcoming 5311/5339 program needs and help with vehicle specifications, technology integration, and funding compliance.
Previous year’s TIP shows NEICAC already authorized to purchase light-duty buses, suggesting NEICAC has established procurement processes for fleet and related capital projects.
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- Source
- NEICAC rural transit capital and operating funding (FTA 5311/5339, STA)
- Meeting date
- July 1, 2026
- Agency
- Upper Explorerland Regional Housing Authority
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