Provide funding to purchase support vehicles renovate facilities acquire and install shelters and construct pedestrian access/walkways

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of El Paso $2.377 million on March 10, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to acquire eight support vehicles, renovate transit facilities as needed, and continue the bus stop enhancements project.

The bus stop enhancements project includes construction or replacement of sidewalks, ADA-accessible curb cuts, purchase and installation of shelters, lighting, and other amenities serving the El Paso Sun Metro transit service area. The work aims to improve pedestrian safety and comfort at transit access points, enhance mobility and accessibility, promote transit system usage, and facilitate Sun Metro operations. The intended beneficiaries are residents and customers of the Sun Metro service area.

Performance extends through June 30, 2030, with work performed in Texas. No sub-recipients are identified on this award.

Activities

Acquire 8 support vehicles; renovate facilities as needed; and continue with the bus stop enhancements project that includes the construction or replacement of sidewalks ADA accessible curbcuts purchase and installation of shelters lighting and other amenities.

Expected outcomes

Improve the safety and comfort of pedestrians accessing transit services enhance mobility and accessibility promote transit system usage and facilitate sun metros operations.

Intended beneficiaries

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