The city of wichita falls transit system (fallsride) will program its annual allocation for preventive maintenance the purchase of two (2) 35 FT low floor heavy duty buses and operations

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Wichita Falls $2,884,550 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 9, 2025, with completion expected by April 30, 2027. The award funds the acquisition of two 35-foot low-floor heavy-duty buses and preventive maintenance for the Wichita Falls Transit System (FallsRide), along with associated operations support. These buses will replace aging transit vehicles that have exceeded their useful life and can no longer reliably support daily mechanical functions required for reliable public transportation service.

The grant directly supports the transit system's mission to expand mobility and improve quality of life for Wichita Falls residents by ensuring the continued delivery of safe, reliable public transportation services. The formula grant requires no sub-recipients and is administered directly by the City of Wichita Falls Finance Department. By modernizing its fleet with efficient, ADA-compliant vehicles and maintaining its existing transit assets in a state of good repair, the FallsRide system will enhance community livability, improve air quality, support economic development, and provide greater freedom and opportunity for public transportation access across the municipality.

Activities

The grant will purchase two buses preventive maintenance and operations.

Expected outcomes

Assist the wichita falls transit system by replacing units that are no longer within their useful life and are unable to maintain the day-to-day mechanical functions required provide maintenance for the existing fleet.

Intended beneficiaries

The wichita falls transit system will continue to provide the community with the freedom to pursue opportunities make choices and enjoy greater mobility. This system will continue to create neighborhoods that are strong an environment that is clean and a local economy that is prosperous. The wichita falls transit system is undertaking these projects to ensure greater freedom safety and security for public transportation in the community. The system will continue to improve the quality of life of passenger clientele create a stronger livable community enhance communitys appearance and support a cleaner air.

Subrecipient activities

The city of wichita falls transit system does not have sub-recipients.