Annual Program of Projects to Allocate Federal Funds for Transit
On an annual basis and as needed, the City of Davis prepares a Program of Projects (POP) that forms the basis for grant applications submitted to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for funding. FTA regulatory guidance requires the City to make the proposed POP available for public review and comment prior to its approval by the City Council. All comments made on the POP by the deadline will be summarized and provided to the City Council when it reviews and takes action on August 18, 2026. The deadline for submitting comments on the proposed POP is August 10, 2026.
To receive a copy of this notice in another language or alternative formats at no cost, please contact Unitrans by sending an email message to [email protected] or by calling Unitrans at (530) 752-2877. Comments may be submitted by: Email [email protected], by letter addressed to Unitrans ATTN: General Manager, 1 Shields Ave, South Hall Room 5, Davis, CA 95616, or by attending a public hearing on the Program of Projects at the City of Davis Transportation Commission meeting to be held on Monday, August 10, 2026 at the City Hall Chambers at 23 Russell Boulevard, Davis, CA 95616.
FFY 2026 Program of Projects
Yolobus Operating Assistance
Description: The Yolo Transportation District (YTD), as the provider of intercity bus services within Yolo County and to Sacramento, requests funding to pay for a portion of Yolobus services that directly benefit the City of Davis.
Proposed FTA Amount: $312,930 – FTA Section 5307 Formula Funds
Unitrans Operating Assistance
Description: FTA Section 5307 funds, in combination with a variety of other funding sources, allow Unitrans to operate 18 weekday and seven weekend fixed routes approximately 360 days a year. Unitrans carries over 3.8 million passengers annually, which is the second-highest ridership level in the six-county Sacramento metropolitan area.
FY 2028 Operating Assistance (for the Period 7/1/2027 through 6/30/2028)
Total Estimated Budget: $10,500,000
Proposed FTA Amount: $3,600,000 – FTA Section 5307 Formula Funds
Other Funding:
$6,500,000 – ASUCD Student Fees
$400,000 – Covered by Fare Revenue, Advertising and Other Misc. Revenue
Unitrans Maintenance Facility – Bus Electrification and Site Improvements Phase 2 Project
Description: Design and construction electric charging infrastructure and site improvements to support an additional 16 battery electric buses at the Unitrans Operations & Maintenance Facility. Based on the current cost estimate, the program is fully funded pending Federal discretionary award confirmation.
Total Estimated Budget: $10,000,000
Proposed FTA Amount: $375,000 – FTA Section 5307 Formula Funds
Other Funding:
$153,053 – State SB1 Transit State of Good Repair Funds
$93,750 -- ASUCD Student Fees
Over $ 8,000,000 in federal and local funds identified for this project to date. Unitrans will continue to seek federal, state, and local funding opportunities to complete the funding plan for this project.
Unitrans Bus Purchase (Single Deck)
Description: Purchase up to six single buses to replace buses that are beyond their useful life.
Total Estimated Budget: $6,000,000
Proposed FTA Amount:
$557,645 – FTA Section 5307 Formula Funds
$417,640 – FTA Section 5339(a) Formula Funds
Other Funding:
$243,821 – ASUCD Student Fees
Over $5 million in federal and local funds identified to complete project.
Unitrans Double-Deck Bus Purchase
Description: Purchase double-deck buses to replace existing buses that have surpassed their useful lives.
Total Estimated Budget: $4,900,000
Proposed FTA Amount: $1,118,360 – FTA Section 5307 Formula Funds
Other Funding:
$279,658 – ASUCD Student Fees
$3,500,000 in federal and local funds identified to complete the project.
City of Davis Paratransit Facility Electrification Project
Description: Initial planning and engineering to improve City of Davis facilities for an electric paratransit bus fleet.
Total Estimated Budget: $312,500
Proposed FTA Amount: $250,000 – FTA Section 5307 Formula Funds
Other Funding: $62.500 – City State/Local Funds
City of Davis and Unitrans Miscellaneous Equipment Purchases
Description: Purchase new and replacement maintenance, administration, and operations equipment and software to efficiently run bus service and maintain/ repair vehicles and facilities.
Total Estimated Cost: $343,750
Proposed FTA Amount: $275,000 – FTA Section 5307 Formula Funds
Other Funding: $68,750 – ASUCD Student Fee Funds & City Local/State Funds