Parking lot: the purpose of this award is to construct a new parking lot located at 320 dallas avenue the former location of pats now demolished maintenance building

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Port Arthur $3,473,969 on March 23, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund construction, design, and operating expenses through December 31, 2028.

The award funds three categories of work in the Port Arthur service area. Construction includes a new parking lot at 320 Dallas Avenue with overhead canopies to protect vehicles and conduit installation for future electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Design and reconstruction of bus stops throughout the service area will bring them into compliance with ADA standards. Operating expenses will cover fixed-route and paratransit service delivery, including payroll, benefits, fuel, and parts.

Work is performed in Texas. The City of Port Arthur is the recipient and ultimate beneficiary, alongside riders who depend on the transit system for access to employment and community destinations. No sub-recipients are involved in this award. The assistance type is formula grant.

Activities

Activities to be performed: funds will be used to cover all eligible construction related expenses such as design construction management permitting material testing parking lot canopy and bus stop construction and materials. Funds will also cover eligible operating expenses utilized for the operation of fixed route and paratransit service.

Expected outcomes

These projects will improve the state of good repair for transit assets at port arthur transit. Funding will permit port arthur transit to more effectively electrically charge its fleet store vehicles in a contained environment and provide necessary operating assistance to provide the service.

Intended beneficiaries

Port arthur transit and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting workers to get to work and other destinations in the community.