Replacement of subrecipient vehicles that have reached their useful life and nctcog project administration

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) $2,101,655 on June 4, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.526) to replace transit vehicles that have reached their useful life and to fund NCTCOG project administration.

NCTCOG will distribute funding to five subrecipients for vehicle replacement: City of Cleburne, Community Services Inc., Public Transit Services, Special Programs for Aging Needs (SPAN), and Star Transit. The award includes separate funding for NCTCOG's grant oversight activities. The expected outcome is improved regional transportation by increasing the reliability and quality of current bus operations, with benefits accruing to riders and the general public within the subrecipient service areas.

Performance takes place in Texas, USA, with a period of performance extending from the award date through May 31, 2029. The funding is classified as a formula grant, with $2,101,655 obligated at award.

Activities

Funds will be used to purchase vehicles for any of the following subrecipients: city of cleburne (city/county transportation) community services INC. (CTS) public transit services (PTS) special programs for aging needs (span) and star transit. This grant also includes funding for the north central texas council of governments (nctcog) for grant oversight activities.

Expected outcomes

Improved transportation in the region by increasing the reliability and quality of current bus operations.

Intended beneficiaries

The intended beneficiaries include the riders and the general public within the subrecipient service areas.

Subrecipient activities

No subrecipient activities.