The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) was awarded a $484,600 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). The grant funds will be used by DCTA to replace aging buses that have reached the end of their useful life, with the replacement vehicles potentially serving both fixed-route and demand-response transit services. The grant requires a 20% local match, which...
The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) was awarded a $14,583,342 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to cover capital and operating costs for its existing bus transportation system, non fixed-route ADA/paratransit service, and safety and security enhancements for both bus and rail services. The grant funding will support activities such as preventive maintenance for buses, new safety and security improvements for the bus and rail...
This $1,107,504 federal Formula Grant award under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) was provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) on March 19, 2025. The funding will be used by DCTA to purchase new fleet vehicles and make repairs to its transit facilities. The grant is expected to improve public transportation services in the Denton-Lewisville urbanized area and...
The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) was awarded a $160,783 Formula Grant by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). This funding will be used for preventative maintenance activities to improve efficiencies and service levels for DCTA's existing fixed-route bus system. The grant supports the agency's provision of safe and effective transportation services to commuters within the DCTA service area. This Formula...
The Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $11,024,037 Formula Grant under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507) to the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) in Texas. The grant funding will cover capital and operating expenses for DCTA's existing fixed-route bus transportation system, ADA/paratransit service, as well as new safety and security enhancements for bus and rail operations. The grant aims to improve efficiencies and...
This $14,073,192 Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) provides operating and payroll assistance to the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) for its bus and rail transit services. The funding will support $14,073,192 in operating expenses and payroll for DCTA employees supporting public transportation through February 2023. As the designated recipient for the...
This $6,696,894 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) will provide funding to the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) for rail preventative maintenance activities. The grant award, dated September 9, 2024, is intended to support maintaining the condition of DCTA's 21-mile A-Train commuter rail system and enable safe, reliable rail service for system users. The grant funds will be used for activities such as...
This federal Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) will provide $3,190,609.00 to the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) to fund rail preventative maintenance activities. The key expected outcomes are maintaining the rail system and ensuring safe, reliable commuter rail operations for users of DCTA's A-Train system. The award period spans from March 5, 2025 to October 1, 2028. This grant supports...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) a $1,972,516 Project Grant under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) on August 19, 2021. The grant will fund preventative maintenance activities for DCTA's existing 21-mile commuter rail system, known as the A-Train, through March 31, 2022. Specifically, the funding will reimburse expenses associated with maintaining, repairing, cleaning, inspecting and...
This $327,726 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Formula Grant award under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) will provide funding to the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) to support grant oversight activities and staff positions for the Collin County Rides program. The grant funds will enable DCTA to deliver demand-response transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities residing in the cities of Allen...