New Buses, Announcing System To Be Purchased By Howard County

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Three transit vehicles will be replaced and an automated bus stop announcement system will be implemented on Howard County's fixed route fleet with a grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration. This project should improve service reliability while maintaining a state of good repair, county officials noted. Each new transit bus costs approximately $400,000 and the bus announcing system cost has been estimated at $260,000.

“The modernization of our RTA fleet has been one of our top priorities as we strive to create more reliable and accessible infrastructure for our residents,” said Howard County Executive Calvin Ball in a statement. “New and more reliable buses mean a more comfortable ride for passengers, reduced operating costs related to the repair and maintenance of older buses and, more importantly, fewer breakdowns and improved on-time performance.”