The purpose of this award is the purchase of 25 replacement vehicles for the woodlands township - woodlands express to assist IT in commuter transit operations

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded The Woodlands Township $25 million on May 29, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to purchase 25 replacement diesel buses for Woodlands Express commuter transit operations, along with annunciators, video cameras, fare collection equipment, and related apparatus to replace 25 existing vehicles.

The award funds capital modernization of the transit fleet serving the Woodlands Township transit service area with connections to major Houston employment centers. The new buses will maintain rolling stock in good repair, improve transit asset efficiency, and provide reliable commuter transportation while reducing reliance on personal vehicles and air pollution in the service area. Period of performance runs through March 29, 2029. Work is performed in Texas. No sub-recipients are identified for this award. The assistance type is a formula grant.

Activities

The activity to be performed is to purchase 25 new diesel buses that will replace 25 existing old buses. In addition the funds will also be used to purchase and install annunciators video cameras fare collection and needed apparatus.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit the woodlands township to keep rolling stock vehicles in a state of good repair and improve efficiency. IT will also improve the transit assets for the woodlands township.

Intended beneficiaries

The populace of the woodlands township transit service area and local economy will benefit from these grant funds. They offer reliable and frequent service making commuting easier and more convenient for people traveling to work leisure or other destinations to houston major employment centers. The new buses will improve public transportation and provide an efficient and environmentally friendly mode of transportation for residents reducing reliance on personal vehicles and cutting down on air pollution. The woodlands township infrastructure demonstrates a commitment to sustainable urban development and can lead to long-term cost savings by reducing the townships carbon footprint.