Formula Grant TX2024108

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) received a $12,073,113 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The grant will enable Texas transit districts to provide public transportation services in both rural and small urban areas of Texas. Specifically, the funding will allow transit providers to continue operating established transit services and add new or expanded service to aid the growing 5310 population. Key activities include operating assistance, mobility management, vehicle preventive maintenance and repairs, capital projects benefiting small urban and rural areas (e.g. vehicle procurement, hardware/software solutions), state administration, and training/technical assistance. The grant aims to create an environment of resilience for passengers, employees, and communities in both rural and small urban areas of Texas.

As a prime recipient, TxDOT awarded over $2 million in sub-grants to transit authorities, councils of government, non-profit organizations, and local governments across Texas. Sub-awardees used the funds to operate demand response transit services, replace transit vehicles, provide mobility management, and support facility and technology improvements for 5310-eligible populations in rural and small urban areas. For example, Southwest Area Regional Transit District used $431,122 to purchase replacement vehicles, Concho Valley Transit District utilized $84,000 for operating and mobility management, and Meals On Wheels Montgomery County received $78,000 for preventive vehicle maintenance and contracted taxi services.