The Woodlands Township received a $4,091,701 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507) on August 13, 2024. The funding supports the operation and maintenance of two key public transit services in The Woodlands, Texas:
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The Woodlands Express commuter bus service, which transports riders from park and ride facilities to major employment centers in Houston. The grant funds the capital costs of contracting third-party bus operations as well as 50% of the operating expenses for the commuter bus service.
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The Woodlands Town Center Trolley service, for which the grant provides 50% of the operating expenses including wages, utilities, maintenance, and fuel.
Additionally, the grant supports planning activities at an 80/20 cost share to assess and optimize the township's transit programs. The intended outcomes are to maintain reliable transit service, increase ridership, and improve air quality by reducing individual vehicle usage in the service area.
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