The city of mcallen (metro mcallen) will utilize FY2025 section 5307 funding for operating assistance and preventive maintenance

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of McAllen $6.675 million on May 1, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) for Metro McAllen operating assistance and preventive maintenance.

The funding supports eligible operating assistance and preventive maintenance activities defined under Section 5307, including transit service operations, vehicle maintenance, and asset upkeep necessary to sustain Metro McAllen's transit services. The City of McAllen Development Corporation provides the local match for both operating assistance and preventive maintenance. The project will support system stability, maintain transit assets in a state of good repair, and enable Metro McAllen to continue providing safe, reliable, and efficient public transportation services. No overlapping operating assistance derives from other grant funding sources, and no sub-recipients are involved in this award.

The period of performance runs from May 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027. Performance occurs in Texas.

Activities

Activities to be performed under this project include eligible operating assistance and preventive maintenance activities as defined under section 5307 including transit service operations vehicle maintenance and asset upkeep necessary to sustain metro mcallens transit services.

Expected outcomes

Overall the project will support system stability maintain transit assets in a state of good repair and ensure metro mcallen can continue providing safe reliable and efficient public transportation services to current and future riders.

Intended beneficiaries

The use of these funds for operating assistance and preventive maintenance will benefit the general public including current and future transit riders by ensuring the continued provision of safe and reliable public transportation services. The availability of transit in the city of mcallen also contributes to reduced traffic congestion improved air quality and enhanced mobility options.

Subrecipient activities

No subrecipient activities.