This grant requests FY 2026 section 5307 fifa world cup formula funds to help defray public transportation operating expenses incurred from june 1 2026 to july 31 2026 in support of the world cup…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority $5,771,132 on August 25, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to defray public transportation operating expenses during the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

VTA will deploy the funds to cover operating costs from June 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026, including salaries and wages for vehicle operators, mechanics, dispatchers, customer service agents, and security personnel, as well as fuel costs. The agency expects to transport at least 100,000 passengers to and from Levi's Stadium across six World Cup match days and associated fan events, serving 2026 FIFA World Cup fans and transit riders throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Performance occurs in California, with an ultimate completion date of November 30, 2026. No sub-recipients are involved in the award.

Activities

Funds will help defray some of the operating expenses including salaries/wages for vehicle operators mechanics dispatchers customer service agents security personnel and fuel costs.

Expected outcomes

Funds will help VTA provide extra transit service during the 2026 fifa world cup games at levis stadium in santa clara california. VTA expects to transport at least 100000 passengers to and from levis stadium across six world cup match days and associated fan events.

Intended beneficiaries

2026 fifa world cup fans and transit riders throughout the SAN francisco BAY area.