Freedom Transit has landed a $15 million federal grant for its new bus storage and maintenence facility. Wednesday’s announcement is part of approximately $1.5 billion in funding to support 117 projects that will improve public transportation in 47 states. Freedom Transit says the new facility will enhance their ability “to efficiently maintain its buses, strengthen service reliability, and meet safety standards.” They will also convert part of its fleet to Compressed Natural Gas to support its green bus fleet in the future. Back in 2022, Freedom Transit purchased 12 acres of property off of Berry Road in South Strabane Township for $3.2 million. It will serve as the site of the more than $50 million facility. At 88,000 square feet, it will include indoor storage for 80 vehicles, six maintenence bays, a mechanical bus wash, fueling stations and office space for dispatch, operations and staff training. Demolition of the current buildings on that site is planned for this fall with construction of the new facility to begin next year with completion expected in 2026.