Razorback Transit Awarded $1,260,500 Federal ‘Stimulus’ Grant

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Razorback Transit at the University of Arkansas has been awarded $1,261,500 in federal stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Federal Transit Administration and the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department determined the award amount.

Razorback Transit will use the funds to replace three older 35-foot transit buses with three new 40-foot, low-floor, clean-air technology buses. The new buses will cost $352,039 each and are now on order from Daimler Buses, North America. Remaining funds will be used to upgrade operating software systems for Razorback's para-transit and maintenance departments; install a new high-efficiency geothermal heating-ventilation and cooling system for the maintenance and operations facility; buy and install a backup generator to allow operation during a power outage; and purchase additional equipment to improve the maintenance facility’s safety and efficiency.

Razorback Transit serves the University of Arkansas and the city of Fayetteville with 14 bus routes operating six days a week. On-demand para-transit service, intended for persons with disabilities, serves an area within three-quarters of a mile of all fixed routes, and operates during the same hours. No fares are charged to students or the public for Razorback Transit service.