This FY 2022 5339 grant is anticipated to fund capital projects to procure and install surveillance camera systems on transit vehicles and at transit facilities to enhance safety and security for…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Gulf Coast Transit District (GCTD) a formula grant of $627,008 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), effective September 5, 2025, with a completion deadline of November 1, 2028. The grant funds capital projects focused on enhancing safety and security infrastructure across the transit agency's operations and facilities.

The grant supports the procurement and installation of surveillance camera systems on GCTD transit vehicles and at transit facilities, including bus camera systems, facility closed-circuit television (CCTV) equipment, and associated technology such as video management software and storage infrastructure. Additionally, the funding supports the acquisition of shop and garage equipment necessary to maintain vehicles and support ongoing transit operations. These investments are intended to improve incident response capabilities, deter criminal activity, support safer transit operations, and enable GCTD to maintain a state of good repair for its infrastructure and equipment, benefiting the transit agency's staff and the riding public across Galveston and Brazoria Counties.

Activities

Funding is anticipated to be expended on purchasing and installing bus camera systems facility CCTV equipment and associated technology including video management software and storage infrastructure. Funding will also be expended on acquiring shop and garage equipment necessary to support vehicle upkeep and transit operations.

Expected outcomes

Funding will enable the transit agency to improve incident response deter criminal activity and support safer transit operations through upgraded surveillance capabilities on vehicles and facilities. Funding will also permit gctd to maintain a state of good repair by ensuring that shop and garage equipment remains functional and up to date.

Intended beneficiaries

The transit agency its staff and the riding public will benefit from enhanced safety improved monitoring and continuity of secure and reliable transportation services.