Provide funding for the operation of longview transits fixed route and paratransit service along with related preventive maintenance and planning aspects

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Longview $3,253,708 on May 27, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund day-to-day operations of Longview Transit's fixed-route and paratransit service, along with preventive maintenance of the fleet and facility and planning for the public transit system. The award supports safe and reliable transportation services for passengers accessing work, food, and health and human services in Longview, Texas, with expected outcomes including satisfactory on-time performance and passenger amenities. Performance runs through September 30, 2031. The recipient has no sub-recipients on this award. The assistance type is a formula grant apportioned to the urbanized area.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for the operation of longview transits fixed route and paratransit service along with related preventive maintenance and planning aspects.

Activities

This funding will be utilized for the day to day operations on both the fixed route and paratransit service in the city of longview. IT will also be used for the required preventive maintenance needs of the fleet and facility and the necessary future planning of the public transit system.

Expected outcomes

The expected outcomes will be that safe and reliable transportation services will continue for the passengers and employees of longview transit including satisfactory on-time performance and passenger amenities.

Intended beneficiaries

The primary beneficiaries will be the passengers who rely on public transportation to access work food and health and human services.