The requested funding will be used to support the operational costs associated with providing ADA complementary paratransit services as well as fixed-route transit services

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Southwest Area Regional Transit District $2,546,891 on June 26, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support operating assistance for ADA complementary paratransit services and fixed-route transit across eight Southwest Texas counties.

Funding covers personnel costs including driver, dispatcher, mechanic, administrative, and management salaries and wages; fringe benefits encompassing health insurance, retirement contributions, workers compensation coverage, and other employee-related benefits; and administrative expenses necessary for daily transit operations. The award also funds vehicle operations and maintenance costs including preventive maintenance, vehicle repairs, routine servicing, fuel, lubricants, shop supplies, and maintenance tools required to maintain a safe and reliable transit fleet and ensure compliance with federal and state safety standards.

The recipient, a local government transit authority headquartered in Uvalde, Texas, serves the population that works or lives in Dimmit, Edwards, Kinney, La Salle, Maverick, Real, Uvalde, and Zavala counties. The period of performance extends through September 30, 2028. No sub-recipients are involved in this award. Place of performance is Texas, with operations across the eight-county rural service area.

Activities

Activities to be performed include operating assistance ADA preventative maintenance

Expected outcomes

With this grant swart will be able to continue to provide transportation services for the many people that rely upon IT. Funds will support operating assistance ADA complementary paratransit service preventative maintenance for vehicles equipment and facilities.

Intended beneficiaries

The population workers and primarily those who work or live in the dimmit edwards kinney LA salle maverick real uvalde and zavala counties.