The cvtd plans to operate a small urban transit system in SAN angelo

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Concho Valley Transit District $2.587 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on June 2, 2026, to support fixed-route, paratransit, and demand-response transit operations in San Angelo, Texas through May 31, 2028.

The funding covers operating and capital expenses for the small urban transit system, including driver salaries to stabilize the workforce, fuel, preventive maintenance on the fleet, ADA paratransit services, support equipment for buses, and charter services. The system serves local residents, businesses, Angelo State University, and Goodfellow Air Force Base. Outcomes include continued delivery of dependable and accessible transit services, maintained route frequency, increased fleet longevity and passenger safety, and strengthened ADA paratransit operations.

Activities

Expected activities to be performed within these categories are fixed route services para-transit and demand-response throughout the city. The funds will be used to cover all eligible operating expense categories including both operating and capital expenses. Funds will be used to cover all eligible operating expense categories including both operating and capital expenses. This will ensure comprehensive transportation options including charter services in the area providing affordable and convenient travel for work medical appointments errands or leisure activities.

Expected outcomes

Continued delivery of dependable and accessible transit services throughout the SAN angelo urban area. This initiative aims to stabilize our workforce through the increased funding of competitive driver salaries and ensuring that our routes remain fully staffed by skilled and safe professionals. Funds to cover essential fuel and preventative maintenance will ensure the consistent frequency of our urban transit system. This funding will increase fleet longevity and passenger safety by conducting preventive maintenance on our fleet in regard to upholding ADA paratransit services. This funding will secure and further strengthen our small urban and inclusive transportation network that serves as a vital lifeline for the SAN angelo community.

Intended beneficiaries

Local residents businesses angelo state university and goodfellow air force base will benefit from the availability of public transportation within the city of SAN angelo.