Formula Grant KS2025010
- 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 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $691,773 Formula Grant to the City of Wichita under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will be used by Wichita Transit to procure a replacement fixed-route bus that will be beyond its useful life in 2027. The new vehicle will improve efficiency and reduce maintenance costs compared to the existing 2013 Gillig bus. This grant supports Wichita's...
- The City of Wichita received a $644,417 Formula Grant under the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on April 28, 2025. The grant will enable Wichita Transit to enhance its infrastructure and operations through building improvements, bus repair equipment, bus safety enhancements, bus maintenance equipment, and advanced bus technology. Key activities funded include the implementation of AVAIL bus...
- The City of Wichita was awarded a $5,928,380 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to construct a multimodal facility in the Delano neighborhood of Wichita, Kansas. The project will create a central transit hub featuring bus loading/unloading areas, electric vehicle charging stations, covered bicycle and scooter parking, and office space for transit staff. The facility will serve over 15,000 downtown workers and...
- The City of Wichita received a $1,971,862 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) on April 11, 2025. The purpose of this grant is to enhance mobility and improve transportation options for seniors and individuals with disabilities within the Wichita urbanized area. The key activities to be performed include vehicle purchases, third-party service contracting, preventative...
- The City of Wichita Falls was awarded a $2,884,550 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants) on September 9, 2025. The grant will be used by the City's Wichita Falls Transit System (FallsRide) to purchase two 35-foot low-floor heavy-duty buses and fund preventive maintenance and operations for the existing transit fleet. The grant aims to replace buses that have exceeded their useful life and are...
- 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 Transit System (FallsRide) received a $3,004,342.00 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The grant will be used to purchase one 35-foot low-floor heavy-duty bus and to fund preventive maintenance and operations for the existing transit fleet. This project aims to replace aging buses that are no longer within their useful life and unable to...
- The City of Wichita Falls Transit System (Fallsride) received a $3,290,238 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants) on May 13, 2025. The grant will be used to purchase one 35-foot low-floor heavy-duty bus, conduct preventive maintenance on the existing fleet, and fund transit system operations. The grant award aims to replace aging buses that are unable to maintain daily mechanical functions and...
- The City of Wichita Falls was awarded a $175,205 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.526 - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs) on July 17, 2025. The grant funding will support the construction of concrete bus shelter pads and the replacement of current bus shelters, as well as the preliminary engineering for a possible bus operating layover facility. The intended outcomes include...
The City of Wichita was awarded a $10,265,818 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on August 29, 2025. The grant funding will be used to support ongoing operating expenses, preventive maintenance, safety and security improvements, software upgrades, planning activities, and employee training for the city's public transportation system. Key activities include covering bus and van driver wages, fuel, facility upkeep, technology upgrades, and planning services to benefit Wichita residents and visitors. The grant also includes sub-awards to Butler County and the City of Derby, which will use funds for operating expenses and preventive maintenance, respectively. The performance period for this Formula Grant extends through September 30, 2028.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $6.8m | 8/29/25 |