To support continued arlington on-demand transit operations during the fifa world cup event period by providing additional operational capacity necessary to accommodate increased transit demand…

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Arlington $350,000 on July 24, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support on-demand transit operations during the FIFA World Cup event period.

The funding supports operational capacity to absorb increased trip demand, including additional contracted vehicle hours, operating support, and accessible vehicle services. The award maintains wheelchair-accessible transit availability for riders requiring those services and provides operational flexibility to address temporary increases in transit demand associated with regional World Cup activities. Performance runs through October 31, 2026, with place of performance in Texas. The City of Arlington, as the recipient, is the ultimate beneficiary organization, with intended beneficiaries including residents, visitors, and transit riders using Arlington on-demand services during the event period, including individuals requiring accessible transportation. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Activities

Funding will support operational capacity necessary to absorb increased trip demand including additional contracted vehicle hours operating support accessible vehicle support and other eligible operating expenses.

Expected outcomes

The project will support continued transit service during the fifa world cup period maintain accessibility for riders requiring wheelchair accessible vehicles and provide operational flexibility necessary to address temporary increases in transit demand associated with regional world cup activities.

Intended beneficiaries

Residents visitors and transit riders utilizing arlington on-demand services during the fifa world cup event period including individuals requiring accessible transportation services.