Provide funding for new rolling stock vehicle replacements for the fort bend county transit system to improve the safety reliability and overall customer experience with public transportation…

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Fort Bend County $1.71 million on March 10, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to purchase new rolling stock vehicles for the Fort Bend County Transit System.

The funds will replace older vehicles to improve safety, reliability, and customer experience in the Fort Bend County service area. Performance extends through December 31, 2027, with work performed in Texas. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for new rolling stock vehicle replacements for the fort bend county transit system to improve the safety reliability and overall customer experience with public transportation services.

Activities

Funds in this grant will purchase vehicles.

Expected outcomes

This grant will help improve the safety reliability and overall customer experience with public transportation services by replacing older rolling stock.

Intended beneficiaries

This grant will benefit the general population of the fort bend county service area.