Formula Grant TX2025123
- The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) was awarded a $7,095,623 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). This funding will be used to purchase new buses and retire older vehicles in METRO's bus fleet, with the goal of lowering emissions. The award date is August 5, 2025, and the ultimate completion date is August 1, 2026. This grant supports METRO's...
- This $46,781,733 Project Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will fund the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) in Texas to transition their fleet and reduce carbon emissions. The grant will be used to procure 40 heavy-duty 40-foot compressed natural gas (CNG) transit buses, construct a fueling station, upgrade a maintenance facility, and provide...
- This $10,027,844 Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) provides funding for two key projects: The West Bellfort Park Ride Modification Project, which will expand and reconfigure the existing West Bellfort park-and-ride lot to meet increased demand and improve operational efficiency, safety, and access for commuters in Southwest...
- This $11,365,515 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will fund the reconfiguration and expansion of the West Bellfort Park and Ride facility operated by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) in Texas. The project aims to increase parking capacity and improve operational efficiency, safety, and accessibility at this key transit hub serving commuters in...
- The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (Metro) received a $298,675,777 project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund operating assistance and preventative maintenance expenses from September 2021 through September 2022. The funding will support Metro's ongoing operations and help ensure safe and available transit services for riders, especially minority...
- This $666,953 Federal Formula Grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will fund bus replacement activities for the Gulf Coast Transit District (GCTD) in Texas City, Texas. The funding will be used to replace GCTD's fleet and equipment that have exceeded their useful life benchmarks, enabling the transit agency to continue operations and provide reliable transportation...
- This federal Formula Grant award, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), provides $3,602,825.00 to the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) in Austin, Texas. The funding will be used to purchase replacement diesel-hybrid electric buses to replace older diesel buses that have exceeded their useful life. The expected outcome is to deliver cleaner, quieter...
- The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas, known as Houston Metro, received a $144,898,927 project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant funding, awarded on August 23, 2021, will allow Houston Metro to compensate for prior payroll and operating expenses incurred since January 20, 2020,...
- This $1,180,814 Project Grant awarded on September 18, 2024 by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will provide operating and preventive maintenance support for the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) in Houston, Texas. The funding will cover budgeted shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing METRO to continue providing safe and reliable transit services for riders traveling to jobs, healthcare, and...
- This $690,216 federal Formula Grant award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), will fund the replacement of rubber-tire trolley buses and related equipment for the Woodlands Township transit services in Texas. The grant will enable the purchase of two new, more environmentally-friendly trolley buses, which will improve the reliability, efficiency, and sustainability of the...
This $9,069,915 federal Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will fund the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) in Texas to purchase 10 new buses to replace and retire older buses in their fleet. The grant award, dated September 2, 2025, will enable METRO to lower emissions by replacing aging buses with newer, more efficient models. This project is expected to be completed by August 1, 2026 and will directly benefit METRO's bus riders. The Buses and Bus Facilities Program provides capital funding to state and local transit agencies to acquire, replace, and rehabilitate buses and bus-related infrastructure.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $9.1m | 9/2/25 |