Formula Grant TX2026031
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority/METRO) a formula grant totaling $14.19 million on August 5, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The primary product delivered through this funding is the procurement of new buses to replace and retire aging vehicles from METRO's existing fleet, with completion targeted for August 14,...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority/METRO) $18.14 million in formula grant funding under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on September 2, 2025. This award funds the purchase of 10 new buses to replace and retire older vehicles from METRO's existing fleet, with the primary objective of reducing emissions and improving operational...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (doing business as Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority) a formula grant of $9.6 million under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award, obligated on February 24, 2026, funds the purchase of new buses to replace and retire aging vehicles from METRO's fleet in Harris County, Texas, with an ultimate completion date of March 2,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston METRO) $19,684,333 in formula grant funding under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) on March 5, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2026. These Section 5337 funds support capitalized preventive maintenance activities for METRO's high-intensity fixed guideway rail system, including 76 light rail vehicles, approximately 21.6 miles of...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority/METRO) $46.78 million under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on August 29, 2025, with a completion date of March 1, 2027. The award funds the procurement of 40 heavy-duty, 40-foot compressed natural gas (CNG) transit buses designed to reduce the organization's carbon footprint and decrease air...
- This $10,027,844 Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) provides funding for two key projects: The West Bellfort Park Ride Modification Project, which will expand and reconfigure the existing West Bellfort park-and-ride lot to meet increased demand and improve operational efficiency, safety, and access for commuters in Southwest...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Harris County $8.58 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on June 25, 2025, to support public transportation capital and operational improvements through July 31, 2030. The award enables Harris County to acquire Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant vehicles, including both electric and gasoline-powered transit buses, procure support vehicles, and install electric vehicle...
- The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (Metro) received a $298,675,777 project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund operating assistance and preventative maintenance expenses from September 2021 through September 2022. The funding will support Metro's ongoing operations and help ensure safe and available transit services for riders, especially minority...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority/METRO) received a $978,968 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.075), awarded September 1, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2028. This 36-month award supports security-related initiatives designed to protect METRO's critical transit infrastructure and traveling public from acts...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $12.5 million to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority/METRO) on January 27, 2026, under the Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 20.534). The grant funds a long-term capital lease agreement with private developer NewQuest to construct a parking structure that will serve as a permanent park-and-ride facility in Missouri City,...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority/METRO) $74.85 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on April 17, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2026. This formula grant funds METRO's bus fleet replacement initiative, which involves the purchase and deployment of new buses to retire aging vehicles from the agency's existing fleet. The primary product delivered through this funding is the acquisition of replacement transit vehicles that meet current reliability and emissions standards, directly supporting METRO's capital asset modernization objectives. The new buses procured through this grant will enhance service quality and operational efficiency across METRO's 1,305 square mile service area spanning Houston and 14 surrounding municipalities. Key beneficiaries include transit riders who will experience improved reliability and safety, METRO operations and maintenance staff who will benefit from reduced repair and parts costs associated with aging vehicles, and the broader region through enhanced mobility, reduced congestion, and improved access to employment, healthcare, and essential services. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award, with all funds obligated directly to METRO for vehicle procurement activities.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $74.9m | 4/17/26 |