Funds will be used for the procurement of 11 vehicles to replace current vehicles in our on-demand fleet that have reached their useful life

Shreveport Transit Management Inc. (doing business as Sportran) received a $483,724 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513) on September 17, 2025. The award funds the procurement and replacement of 11 vehicles within Sportran's on-demand paratransit fleet that have reached the end of their useful life. These replacement vehicles are intended to serve the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Shreveport urbanized area where conventional public transit services are insufficient or inappropriate.

The project is expected to improve the efficiency, reliability, and safety of Sportran's transportation operations through fleet modernization. The grant supports the program's core mission of supplementing public transportation services for vulnerable populations and removing barriers to mobility. The award has an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2027, and benefits the City of Shreveport and the Shreveport urbanized area (UZA). No subrecipient activities are associated with this award.

Activities

Replacement of 11 vehicles in our on-demand that have reached their useful life.

Expected outcomes

The award is expected to improve the efficiency reliability and safety of transportation operations.

Intended beneficiaries

The intended beneficiary for this project is the city of shreveport and shreveport UZA.