Trinity metro is applying for FY 2026 world cup funding to prepare for and respond to the transportation demands of the world cup

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Fort Worth Transportation Authority (doing business as The T) $2.5 million on August 10, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to prepare transit infrastructure and operations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The T will deploy funding for capital amenity enhancements including safety and security improvements, wayfinding infrastructure, and operating costs to manage transportation demand during the World Cup event. Expected outcomes include increased transit capacity, improved customer service and passenger information, enhanced mobility for residents and visitors, and support for safe and reliable operations across Trinity Metro's service area in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Performance of work occurs in Texas. The award obligates $2.5 million with a completion date of December 31, 2026. The assistance type is a formula grant. No subrecipients are identified for this award.

Activities

Activities to be performed with this funding include capital (both safety/security and non-safety/security) amenity enhancements wayfinding. And operating costs.

Expected outcomes

Increased transit capacity improved customer service and passenger information enhanced mobility for residents and visitors and support for safe and reliable transportation operations during the 2026 fifa world cup.

Intended beneficiaries

Trinity metro customers world cup visitors regional residents employers event attendees and communities through trinity metros service area.