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CATA and the Greater Lansing community were fortunate to be awarded $7,133,486 as part of the national stimulus bill—the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The funding was allocated to CATA for capital expenditures that would create jobs and stimulate the economy. CATA is dependent on a number of capital funding sources - federal grants - to sustain its operations. The ARRA funds were used for the following projects:

Bus Fleet: $3,011,137
ARRA funding, in combination with other federal grant funds, allowed CATA to purchase four 40 ft hybrid buses, four small buses, and rehabilitate up to fifteen 40 ft buses that will soon reach their useful life (12 years old).   

Bus Storage Facility Renovation and Expansion: $3,880,030
CATA does not have enough space to accommodate its over 200 vehicle fleet in a protected environment (out of the elements) which helps maintain them in good condition and extends their life. The ARRA funds, in combination with other capital dollars, allow CATA to address this issue through a renovation and expansion of the existing vehicle storage facility. Additionally, adjacent land was purchased to allow for the expansion of the bus storage facility.

Maintenance Facility Floor Coating: $160,000
New floor coating was applied in the maintenance area.

Customer Boarding Centers: $82,319
ARRA funding enabled CATA to build a new boarding center near the MSU Hubbard-Akers-Conrad residence hall complex. Boarding center amenities include a procurement of three shelters.