Fiscal Year 2023 Tribal Transit Project Selections
| State | Project Sponsor | Project Description | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | Healy Lake Village | Healy Lake Village will receive funding to purchase and operate an accessible, all-weather van to provide a new transit service in Healy Lake and to the hub communities of Fairbanks and Delta Junction. The service will provide access to groceries, healthcare, mental health services, and other key amenities. | $213,127 |
| AK | Kenaitze Indian Tribe (IRA) | The Kenaitze Indian Tribe will receive funding to launch a pilot express bus service connecting the communities of Nikiski, Kenai, and Soldotna via the Kenai Spur Highway. The project will leverage existing transportation infrastructure to make the transit network more efficient, less costly for riders, and better serve a highly-traveled route serving popular residential and business destinations. | $960,155 |
| AK | Native Village of Unalakleet | The Native Village of Unalakleet will receive funding for the acquisition of equipment for the year-round maintenance of key transit corridors leading to assisted living facility. The village, located on the Norton Sound 180 miles southeast of Nome, provides on-demand transit to help residents get to the health clinic, grocery store, post office, tribal office, airport, and other services. | $1,411,464 |
| AK | Village of Aniak | The Village of Aniak will receive funding to start and operate the area's first tribal transit program, which will provide daily scheduled service to major destinations including schools, the regional health clinic, and the airport that connects to Anchorage, Bethel, and Fairbanks. The project will include purchase of an accessible van and operational costs. | $221,659 |
| AK | Village of Iliamna | The Village of Iliamna will receive funding to construct a new facility to house the Tribe's vehicle fleet. The project will protect transit assets from harsh weather conditions, improving vehicle performance and safety. | $445,280 |
| AZ | Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians | The Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians will receive funding to purchase two new vehicles to replace aging vehicles, improving system safety and reliability. The vehicles will provide improved service to medical appointments, tribal functions, and other key destinations. | $116,800 |
| CA | Karuk Tribe Transportation Department | The Karuk Tribe will receive funding to support development and program management of a new transit service. The project will help guide establishment and operation of a multi-modal transit system that serves the needs of seniors and other community members, especially those who are most vulnerable. | $323,877 |
| MN | The Prairie Island Indian Community | The Prairie Island Indian Community will receive funding to construct a transportation maintenance facility at Oyate Place. The project will enhance safety, improve winter preparedness, and ensure reliable transportation services by providing a dedicated space to store and maintain public transportation vehicles. | $1,117,025 |
| MT | Chippewa Cree Tribe | The Chippewa Cree Tribe will receive funding to fund operations of the Rocky Boy Tribal Transit Program, which provides connections to schools, work, government services, healthcare, and grocery shopping. | $206,326 |
| NM | Jicarilla Apache Nation | The Jicarilla Apache Nation will receive funding for construction of a rest facility to serve riders and operators along Route 170. | $629,707 |
| NV | Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe | The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe will receive funding to construct a transit storage facility to meet the future needs of the community and support increased access to vital services. | $1,217,812 |
| NV | Reno-Sparks Indian Colony | The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony will receive funding to purchase an ADA accessible van and support operations to provide reliable transit to members requiring ADA services for work, education, health and leisure activities. | $630,253 |
| NY | Oneida Indian Nation | The Oneida Indian Nation will receive funding to support a planning study for the new Oneida Indian Nation Transit System (OINTS) public transit system. The project will expand services to underserved and disadvantaged communities. | $25,000 |
| NY | Seneca Nation of Indians (SNI) | Seneca Nation will receive funding to conduct a feasibility study for a proposed circulator transportation system. The proposed circulator route would provide public transit for members, visitors, and rural disadvantaged communities. | $25,000 |
| OK | Cherokee Nation | Cherokee Nation will receive funding to purchase five new ADA-compliant transit vans to replace vehicles that have exceeded their useful life. The new vehicles will enhance mobility in surrounding communities and help CNDOT maintain a state of good repair. | $449,386 |
| OK | Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | The Choctaw Nation will receive funding to purchase an electric vehicle and associated charging infrastructure for a pilot program primarily serving the Durant, OK area. The new service would expand an existing transit route serving key destinations such as tribal headquarters, medical facilities, and childcare facilities. | $200,000 |
| OK | Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma | The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma will receive funding to begin development of a new transit planning project. The new transit system will provide regular shuttle service to members of the tribe and fill the need for transport to places of employment, medical facilities, and education opportunities throughout the county. | $25,000 |
| SD | Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe | The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe will receive funding to purchase a new bus and minivan and support for operations. The new vehicles will help expand transit service and maintain a state of good repair. | $567,990 |
| WA | Squaxin Island Tribe | The Squaxin Island Tribe will receive funding for the construction of a bus facility to house vehicles currently stored outdoors. The project will extend the lifespan of buses by protecting them from the elements and providing a space for maintenance. | $411,795 |
| WI | Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians | The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians will receive funding to begin planning a transition to low-emission and electric bus fleet, fulfilling its 2023 Ten-Year Transit Strategic Plan. | $25,000 |
| WI | Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of WI | The Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin will receive funding to purchase a replacement shuttle equipped with a wheelchair lift. The new vehicle will allow for accessible and reliable transit for members needing accommodation. | $150,000 |
| WI | Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin | The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin will receive funding to purchase six ADA-certified vans. The new vehicles will expand service in rural, disadvantaged areas and provide needed transit to health and educational services. | $540,000 |
Total Funds:
$9,912,656
Last updated: Monday, September 25, 2023