The Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration awarded a $940,000 project grant to Harris County, Texas under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The funding will support mobility management activities through Harris County Rides, including public outreach, service provider monitoring, reporting, compliance with federal regulations, customer assistance, and travel training. These activities are intended to increase...
This $8,581,948 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will enable Harris County, Texas to acquire ADA vehicles and supporting infrastructure, as well as fund capital costs and operating/planning expenses for public transportation services. The key activities to be performed under this grant include purchasing electric and gasoline-powered ADA vehicles and support...
Harris County, Texas was awarded a $4,603,485 project grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The grant will support operational expenses for Harris County's public transportation services from June 2023 through December 2026. Funds will be used for staffing costs, service delivery oversight, reporting, customer service activities, transit promotional outreach, billing verification, payment...
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration awarded a $3,643,365 Formula Grant to Fort Bend County, Texas under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The grant will fund the provision of reliable transportation services to elderly individuals and those with cognitive behavioral and other disabilities in the Fort Bend County service area. Specifically, the grant will be used to pay for purchased transportation services...
This $6,750,339.00 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to Harris County, Texas will fund a range of activities to install bus shelters, construct sidewalks, and support the continued operations and accessibility of the county's public transportation services. Specifically, the grant will cover eligible service delivery expenses, salary expenses, software with a useful life of 1 year or less and under $5,000, as well as the...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $9.4 million Project Grant to Harris County, Texas under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) for the period of February 24, 2023 through February 1, 2027. Funding will support capital costs including the acquisition and installation of bus shelters and the construction of sidewalks to enhance accessibility for public transportation in Harris County. Operating and planning expenses, salary costs, and...
Harris County, Texas received a $1,857,218 project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on June 5, 2023. The grant will fund Harris County's operating costs for staff to deliver transit services, conduct safety monitoring and internal operations, promote transit programs, and collect data for internal and external reporting through December 31, 2025. As the sole recipient, Harris...
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) was awarded a $4,242,448 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The grant, effective from July 15, 2024 through December 31, 2026, will fund a range of activities to improve transportation services and mobility options for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Houston metropolitan area. Key activities include...
This $5,338,304 Formula Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) will enable Harris County, Texas, to acquire bus shelters, construct sidewalks, and fund operating and planning activities to enhance accessibility and continue providing public transportation services. The grant funding will cover eligible service delivery, salary, and software expenses with a useful life of less than 2 years. It will also...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $472,821 Formula Grant under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to Fort Bend County, Texas. The grant will provide financial assistance to deliver transportation services to the elderly and individuals with cognitive behavioral and other disabilities in the Fort Bend County service area. The funding will be used to purchase transportation services, with the expected outcome of providing...