Fund transit planning and operating assistance for conroe connection transit (CCT) including fixed route service and complementary ADA paratransit

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Conroe $637,925 on February 26, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund transit planning, operating assistance, and related administration for Conroe Connection Transit fixed-route service and ADA complementary paratransit.

The award supports metropolitan planning and program support administration, contractor reimbursements to coordinate transit service, fixed-route operations, and ADA complementary paratransit program operations with related capital support. The City of Conroe Purchasing Division, a designated recipient, administers the grant. The award covers performance in Texas through September 30, 2027. Expected outcomes include expanded service area, reduced wait times, increased ridership, and improved access to employment and community destinations for existing and new riders in Conroe. The program aims to provide low-cost transportation to jobs, housing, essential services, and shopping. No sub-recipients are involved in this award; the City of Conroe directly operates the funded activities.

Activities

Metropolitan planning and program support administration contractor reimbursements to coordinate transit service.operating assistance fixed -route operations.ADA complementary paratransit program operations and related capital support.

Expected outcomes

Expand service area and reduce wait times increasing access for existing and new riders.increase ridership and choice-rider usage.improved access to employment services and community destinations

Intended beneficiaries

The intended beneficiaries are the citizens of conroe which include the existing riders of the conroe connection transit service as well as new riders that have not had access to the public transit service due to service boundaries.