Wichita transit will use the available 2023 2024 2025 section 5339 apportionments to update/replace aging technology

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Wichita $2,091,563 on July 24, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to purchase hardware and software for transit operations technology modernization.

Wichita will deploy the funding to acquire fixed-route and paratransit scheduling, dispatching, and reporting software; computer-aided dispatch and automatic vehicle location (CAD/AVL) systems; fareboxes; and camera systems. The updated technology will increase operational efficiency and data accuracy for planning and reporting purposes, benefiting Wichita Transit and its general public ridership.

Performance occurs in Kansas with a period extending from July 24, 2026, through March 31, 2031. The award carries no subrecipients.

Activities

Activities to be performed include the purchase of hardware and software for fixed route paratransit and micro transit scheduling dispatching and reporting software CAD/AVL fareboxes and camera systems.

Expected outcomes

The updated software and hardware will increase overall efficiency and accuracy of data for planning reporting purposes.

Intended beneficiaries

These projects will benefit the public transit system and the associated general public transit riders that utilize the services provided by wichita transit.

Subrecipient activities

There are no subrecipients.