Fund the land acquisition furniture and construction of valley metro regional transit terminal and maintenance facility using $3565185 of FY2020 5307 federal funds

The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) was awarded a $3,565,185 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) to fund the land acquisition, furniture, and construction of the Valley Metro Regional Transit Terminal and Maintenance Facility. This 26.81-acre facility will include passenger waiting and boarding areas, parking, ticketing/information areas, bus bays, retail/commercial space, offices, and a maintenance garage. The project is expected to improve mobility, increase pedestrian access, encourage public transportation usage, and support economic development in the region. LRGVDC, acting as both the direct grant recipient and a sub-recipient, will use $713,037 in local matching funds approved by the Texas Department of Transportation to complete this project by the targeted completion date of June 1, 2028.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to fund the land acquisition furniture and construction of valley metro regional transit terminal and maintenance facility using $3565185 of FY2020 5307 federal funds. Local match of $713037 will come from tdcs approved by the texas department of transportation on march 10 2023 (approval attached). The city of mcallen and lrgvdc split the mcallen UZA funding. See the attached split letter. In grant documents.

Activities

Construction of the valley metro regional transit terminal and maintenance facility will include:1. Passenger waiting and boarding AREAS2. General parking area and street side parking for passenger pick-UPS and drop-OFFS3. Ticketing and information areas with way-finding and signage.4. Bus bays and bus staging areas.5. Retail/commercial space and space for lease.6. Restrooms.7. Security system cameras controlled access screens and related equipment.8. Valley metro offices.9. Landscaping.10. Lighting.11. Walkways and walking areas.12. Bike rental and repair station.13. Potential for car share program development.14. Maintenance facility and garage.15. Park and ride. The proposed project and land acquisition will be located near 500 north milanos RD. In weslaco texas and is approximately 26.81 acres (gross area). The facility will have a useful life of 40 years. The terminal will also house bicycle pedestrian taxis and other public transportation sources.

Expected outcomes

This project will improve mobility in the area increase pedestrian traffic and access to nearby public services encourage growth of public transportation encourage economic development advance green initiatives and serve as the main direct hub for lrgvdc valley metro.

Intended beneficiaries

This project will be valley metros main transportation hub and benefit individuals throughout the RIO grande valley public transportation needs.