Formula Grant TX2025029

Award Date 3/19/25
Completion Date 6/1/28
Dollars Obligated $10M
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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This is a Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) to the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) in the amount of $9,973,420.00. The grant will fund operating assistance, preventive maintenance, and fare collection equipment for the LRGVDC's Valley Metro public transit system. Specifically, the funding will be used for:

  1. Operating assistance, including salaries, fuel, and other expenses to continue providing public transportation services to the community.
  2. Preventive maintenance activities such as vehicle inspections, servicing, and repairs to keep the transit fleet in optimal condition.
  3. Subscription services for maintenance management software, asset tracking platforms, and specialized analytics tools to enhance maintenance operations.
  4. Procurement of fare collection equipment and supplies, including fareboxes, ticket vending machines, and mobile ticketing devices, to facilitate fare collection and ensure the financial sustainability of transit services.

The grant period runs from March 19, 2025 to June 1, 2028. This funding will help maintain accessibility and mobility options for low-income individuals, seniors, and people with disabilities in the Lower Rio Grande Valley region of Texas.

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