The purpose of this grant application is to purchase a new revenue vehicles to put in to the SAN marcos service to maintain a state of good repair

The City of San Marcos received a $228,090 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), awarded on July 24, 2025. The grant funds the purchase of new revenue vehicles for the San Marcos public transit service to maintain a state of good repair and enhance operational safety and passenger comfort.

The project, with an ultimate completion date of May 31, 2028, will directly benefit transit passengers and stakeholders throughout the San Marcos Urbanized Zone (UZA) by expanding access to reliable public transportation. The vehicle acquisition supports the city's broader sustainability objectives by promoting alternatives to single-occupancy vehicles and improving transit infrastructure connectivity. No subrecipient activities are planned under this award.

Activities

The city of SAN marcos will purchase new revenue vehicles with this grant funding.

Expected outcomes

Purchase a new vehicle to be used in the SAN marcos service to improve the state of good repair safety and comfort for passengers.investing in SAN marcos bus infrastructure can yield a wide range of positive outcomes for individuals and communities in its service area. IT helps the environment by making IT a crucial component of sustainable transportation planning. The funding will permit SAN marcos to promote alternatives to single occupancy driving and a new facility to ensure efficient transit traffic and parking.

Intended beneficiaries

The SAN marcos UZA namely all the public transit passengers and stakeholders will be benefactors with all of these projects. The improvement will serve the service area by permitting workers and the general population to get to work and other destinations in a safe well connected public transportation system

Subrecipient activities

No subrecipient activities planned with these funds.