This 5337 award will modernize gits rail maintenance by replacing obsolete equipment (e.g. hot-water pressure cleaner) and upgrading the facility (improved airflow specialized jack stands rotary…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Galveston, Department of Transportation (doing business as Galveston FBO) $343,224 under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) on May 28, 2026, to modernize rail maintenance facilities and equipment for Galveston Island Transit (GIT).

The award funds the purchase of three rotary post lifts for railcar maintenance, replacement of an obsolete hot-water pressure cleaner used for track cleaning, installation of an industrial airflow system in the maintenance facility, and acquisition of specialized jack stands for traction motor repairs. These upgrades enhance operational safety and efficiency while improving flood resilience for maintained assets. Performance is scheduled through December 30, 2027, and work takes place in Texas.

The grant delivers benefits to GIT riders through improved service reliability, maintenance staff through safer and more efficient working conditions that reduce downtime, and the agency through lower long-term repair costs and enhanced flood protection. Transit-dependent populations—seniors, low-income residents, and people with disabilities—gain improved access to jobs, healthcare, and essential services. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Activities

The grant activities include GIT purchasing three rotary post lifts for railcar maintenance and flood protection replace a hot water pressure cleaner essential for track cleaning install an industrial airflow system in the maintenance facility and acquire specialized jack stands for traction motor repairs.

Expected outcomes

This grant will enhance gits operational efficiency and safety by upgrading maintenance equipment that will help improve service reliability reduce repair costs and protect assets from flood damage ensuring a safer and more efficient transit system for both staff and riders.

Intended beneficiaries

This grant will benefit GIT riders by delivering more reliable operations and maintenance staff by providing safer more efficient equipment and working conditions that reduce downtime; and the agency by lowering long-term repair costs enhancing flood protection for assets and improving overall system reliability. Transit-dependent populations seniors low-income residents and people with disabilities will gain better access to jobs healthcare and essential services while local businesses and suppliers will see contracting opportunities from procurement activities. Collectively the community and region will experience fewer service disruptions improved mobility and greater economic resilience.