Ensure that public transportation services remain safe accessible and adequately staffed to support increased travel demand associated with the upcoming 2026 fifa world cup events

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority) $8.85 million on June 29, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support public transportation operations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events in the Houston urbanized area.

The funding reimburses operating expenses required to deliver increased transit service levels for World Cup attendees and travelers, including wages, fuel, maintenance, purchase-of-service contracts, and operating expenses for specialized services for individuals with disabilities, as eligible under FTA Circular 9050.1A. The grant enables Houston Metro to meet elevated operating costs while maintaining service availability across the Houston urbanized area during the event period.

The award obligates $8.85 million with a period of performance through December 31, 2026, and place of performance in Texas. Houston Metro will not designate sub-recipients under this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to ensure that public transportation services remain safe accessible and adequately staffed to support increased travel demand associated with the upcoming 2026 fifa world cup events.

Activities

Funding will reimburse operating expenses required to support service delivery for the 2026 fifa world cup events within the houston UZA. Operating expenses will include such costs as wages fuel maintenance purchase-of-service contracts operating expenses for specialized services for individuals with disabilities and similar operating expenses eligible under FTA circular 9050.1A.

Expected outcomes

This grant will allow houston metro to be in a better position to meet operating costs and maintain service for the 2026 fifa world cup events within the houston UZA.

Intended beneficiaries

This funding will help facilitate and ensure that an increased level of transportation services remain available for riders traveling to and from the 2026 fifa world cup events within the houston UZA.

Subrecipient activities

N/a - houston metro will not have an subrecipient activities under this award.