Acquire mobile fare and kiosk collection equipment so brownsville metro can operate more efficiently

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Brownsville, through its Multimodal Transportation Division operating as Brownsville Metro, $352,904 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Program (CFDA 20.526) on September 10, 2025.

The award funds the purchase and installation of mobile fare collection equipment and a kiosk to enable Brownsville Metro passengers to purchase passes more easily and allow the agency to operate more efficiently. The funding obligates $352,904 with a period of performance through January 29, 2027. Work is performed in Texas.

Brownsville Metro operates fixed-route bus service and paratransit for elderly and ADA-eligible residents serving the Brownsville urbanized area. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to acquire mobile fare and kiosk collection equipment so brownsville metro can operate more efficiently.

Activities

This grant will fund the purchase and installation of mobile fare collection equipment and a kiosk.

Expected outcomes

The purchase of mobile fare equipment and a kiosk will allow brownsville metro passengers to easily purchase brownsville metro passes and operate more efficiently.

Intended beneficiaries

Brownsville community members passengers and visitors will benefit from this funding.