FFY 2024 5339A ladotd reallocated funds will be used for sportrans passenger and dispatch technology center upgrades and maintenance

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Shreveport Transit Management Inc., operating as Sportran, $1,347,320 on July 16, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to procure and deploy dispatch and passenger communication technology upgrades for the Shreveport transit system.

The award funds procurement of a Dispatch Operational Control Center (DOCC) with real-time arrival screens, real-time e-paper passenger information signs, and radio upgrades for supervisor vehicles. These technology investments are intended to improve Sportran's capacity to deliver real-time service updates to passengers, enhancing communication and overall service efficiency. The project serves the City of Shreveport and the Shreveport urbanized area.

Performance will occur in Louisiana with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2027. The funding represents reallocation of Federal Fiscal Year 2024 5339A funds. No subrecipients are engaged on this award.

Activities

Procurement of dispatch operational control center (DOCC) technology real-time arrival screens real-time E-paper signs and radio upgrades for supervisors vehicles.

Expected outcomes

The award is expected to significantly improve sportrans capacity to deliver real-time updates to passengers enhancing communication and overall service efficiency.

Intended beneficiaries

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