This application is to request FY26 bus and bus facilities formula (section 5339) funds apportioned for the austin urbanized area in fiscal year 2026 to purchase replacement rolling stock buses

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) $3.759 million on July 14, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Program (CFDA 20.526) to purchase replacement rolling stock buses for the Austin urbanized area in fiscal year 2026.

CapMetro will use the funding to acquire hybrid diesel battery-electric buses to replace diesel buses in fixed-route service that have exceeded their minimum useful life. The replacement buses provide lower emissions and reduced noise compared to the buses they replace. Work is performed in Texas with a period of performance extending through May 15, 2028.

The Federal Transit Administration distributes Buses and Bus Facilities Formula funds through a statutory formula to eligible transit agencies and states for capital projects including bus replacement, rehabilitation, purchase, and lease, as well as bus facility construction and purchase. The program also supports low or no emissions bus projects. CapMetro has no subrecipients on this award.

Activities

The funds will be used to buy new buses to replace buses used in fixed-route service that have exceeded their minimum useful life.

Expected outcomes

To replace diesel buses that have exceeded their minimum useful life in age and mileage. The replacement buses will be hybrid diesel battery-electric buses. These low-emission buses provide cleaner air and a quieter ride (both inside and outside).

Intended beneficiaries

The intended beneficiaries of this project are central texans. These activities support strategic priorities and objectives. For customers they help provide a convenient desirable and accessible option for mobility in the region and its various communities. For the organization they enable capmetro to deliver on its mission responsibly and sustainably.

Subrecipient activities

There are no subrecipients.