Provide funding for preventive maintenance the allowed 10% ADA paratransit service and the purchase of 4 replacement buses to assist sun metro in fixed route transit operations

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of El Paso $25.878 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on January 22, 2026.

The award funds preventive maintenance of Sun Metro transit assets, provision of paratransit service up to the allowed 10 percent of operating costs, and procurement of four replacement buses for Sun Metro's fixed-route transit operations. Capitalized vehicle and facility maintenance includes the 0.75 percent safety requirement. The intended beneficiaries are residents and customers of the El Paso Sun Metro transit service area. Expected outcomes include increased passenger comfort and safety, maintenance of City of El Paso and Sun Metro assets in a state of good repair, and promotion of public transportation usage.

The period of performance runs through August 31, 2028. Performance occurs in Texas. No sub-recipients are identified on this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for preventive maintenance the allowed 10% ADA paratransit service and the purchase of 4 replacement buses to assist sun metro in fixed route transit operations.

Activities

These grants funds will be utilized for: capitalized vehicle and facility maintenance (including the .75% safety requirement)ADA paratransit service (allowed 10%) replacement of four (4) buses

Expected outcomes

Increase passenger comfort safety and security maintain city of EL paso/sun metros assets in a state of good repair and promote public transportation usage.

Intended beneficiaries

Residents and customers of the EL paso sun metro transit service area.