This $672,132 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will enable the City of Wichita to replace a maintenance non-revenue truck, upgrade site security, replace the bus wash, and upgrade bus technology. The intended outcomes include improved maintenance efficiency and cost reductions, enhanced employee and facility safety, elimination...
The City of Wichita was awarded a $644,417 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will be used to enhance the city's public transit infrastructure and operations through a variety of capital improvements, including: Implementing Automatic Vehicle Location (AVAIL) bus technology and equipment to improve real-time tracking,...
The City of Wichita Falls was awarded a $1,717,689 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on April 15, 2024. The grant will fund the following activities for the Wichita Falls Transit System: The purchase of two 35 ft low-floor heavy duty buses, preventive maintenance for the existing fleet, replacement of bus shelters along several routes, and architectural/engineering design and construction costs for a new administrative...
The City of Wichita Falls was awarded a $164,706 Formula Grant by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant funding will support the purchase of support equipment and construction costs for the replacement of passenger bus shelters for the Wichita Falls transit system. The expected outcomes include supporting equipment for the transit system and contributing to the construction costs...
The City of Wichita received a $10,222,684 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants) on September 5, 2024. The grant funds will be used for a range of transit-related activities, including: Operating expenses to support bus and van driver wages, fuel, and a federally approved cost allocation plan Preventive maintenance for vehicle and facility upkeep, including salaries, contracted services, and materials Security and safety...
The City of Wichita Falls received a $159,866 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant funding will support the construction of concrete bus shelter pads and the replacement of current bus shelters for the Wichita Falls Transit System. The project activities include the purchase of support equipment and funding for...
This $1,971,862 federal Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) will fund transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Wichita, Kansas urbanized area. The grant will support the purchase of replacement and expansion vehicles, third-party transportation service contracting, preventative maintenance, and mobility management initiatives. These...
The City of Wichita Falls Transit System (FALLSRIDE) was awarded a $3,004,342 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the Federal Transit Administration to purchase one 35-foot low floor heavy duty bus and fund preventive maintenance and operations. The grant will assist the Wichita Falls Transit System in replacing buses that have exceeded their useful life and are unable to maintain daily mechanical functions. This will allow the transit system to continue providing the Wichita...
The City of Wichita was awarded a $9,795,862 Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The grant funds will be used to support ongoing operations, preventative maintenance, security, software, and planning activities for the Wichita public transportation system. Key activities include covering bus/van driver wages, fuel, contractual services, and vehicle/facility maintenance to keep the...
The City of Wichita Falls has been awarded a $3,290,238 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration. The grant will fund the purchase of one 35-foot low-floor heavy-duty bus and provide preventive maintenance and operational support for the city's transit system, known as FallsRide. The grant's expected outcomes are to assist the transit system by replacing aging vehicles that can no longer maintain daily mechanical...