Formula Grant KS2026008
- This $644,417 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will enable the City of Wichita, Kansas to enhance its transit infrastructure and operations. The key products and services to be delivered include: Implementing the AVAIL bus technology and equipment to enhance real-time tracking, communication, and operational efficiency Upgrading the transit facility with...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The City of Wichita received a $2.43 million Project Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), awarded March 30, 2026, with a completion deadline of June 30, 2028. The award funds the purchase of two hybrid vehicles and associated miscellaneous vehicle equipment to modernize Wichita Transit's fleet with clean vehicle technologies. The project advances the...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The City of Wichita received a $387,500 formula grant award dated June 4, 2026, under the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The grant obligated FY18 flexed Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds totaling $310,000 toward the purchase of a partial hybrid bus to modernize Wichita Transit's rolling stock fleet. This capital acquisition project directly supports the Low or No Emission Program by...
- 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...
- Federal Transit Formula Grant Award Summary The City of Wichita received a Formula Grant award of $10.27 million from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), obligated on August 29, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2028. The grant funds ongoing public transportation operations and infrastructure support for the Wichita metropolitan area through fixed-route and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit services....
- Summary: Wichita Multimodal Facility Formula Grant Award The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Wichita $5,928,380 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on July 28, 2025, to construct a comprehensive multimodal transit facility in the Delano neighborhood west of downtown Wichita. The facility, scheduled for completion by January 30, 2027, will encompass approximately 1.67 acres and deliver integrated transportation infrastructure including 12 bus...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The City of Wichita Falls received a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Formula Grant totaling $3,004,342.00 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), awarded on May 23, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 29, 2028. The grant funds the procurement of one 35-foot low-floor heavy-duty bus and associated preventive maintenance and operational support for the Wichita Falls Transit System (FallsRide). This capital...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Wichita Falls $2,884,550 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 9, 2025, with completion expected by April 30, 2027. The award funds the acquisition of two 35-foot low-floor heavy-duty buses and preventive maintenance for the Wichita Falls Transit System (FallsRide), along with associated operations support. These buses will replace aging transit vehicles that...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The City of Wichita Falls received a $175,205.00 formula grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), awarded on July 17, 2025. The grant funds the construction of concrete bus shelter pads and replacement bus shelters for the Wichita Falls Transit System, along with preliminary architectural and engineering services to support the identification...
- Federal Transit Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Wichita Falls $3.29 million on May 13, 2025, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support preventive maintenance and operational improvements for the Wichita Falls Transit System (FallsRide). The primary deliverable under this award is the purchase of one 35-foot low-floor heavy-duty transit bus to replace aging units that no longer meet operational...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Wichita $2,091,563 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on July 24, 2026, for technology modernization across its transit system. The grant funds the purchase and implementation of hardware and software systems, including Computer-Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location (CAD/AVL) systems, scheduling and dispatching software, farebox systems, and camera systems for fixed-route, paratransit, and micro-transit operations. These capital investments are designed to enhance operational efficiency and improve data accuracy for planning and reporting purposes through March 31, 2031. The project directly benefits Wichita Transit's operational capacity and the general public transit riders served by the system. The award contains no subrecipient activities, with all implementation occurring within the City of Wichita, Kansas. As a formula grant under CFDA 20.526, this funding represents the FTA's ongoing capital support mechanism for transit agencies to modernize core operational technology infrastructure beyond vehicle and facility acquisition.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.7m | 7/24/26 |