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

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of San Marcos a formula grant totaling $142,564.00 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on September 17, 2025. The grant funds the purchase of one Type Three vehicle for deployment in the San Marcos transit service to maintain a state of good repair and enhance operational capacity.

The primary deliverable under this award is a new transit bus that will improve safety, comfort, and reliability for passengers utilizing the San Marcos Urbanized Area (UZA) public transportation system. The vehicle acquisition supports the city's broader sustainability and transportation planning objectives by promoting alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle travel and strengthening the regional transit network serving workers and the general population. No subrecipient activities are planned under this award, with the City of San Marcos serving as the sole implementing entity. The grant is scheduled for completion by July 1, 2027.

Activities

The city of SAN marcos will purchase on type three vehicle 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.