FY24 section 5310 lapsing funds will be used for replacement vehicles preventative maintenance activities to maintain the fleet in a state of good repair

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Grand Prairie $428,000 on July 16, 2026, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) for replacement vehicles and preventative maintenance of its Section 5310 fleet.

Grand Prairie will use the funds to maintain vehicles serving seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. City mechanics will inspect vehicles, rotate tires, change oil, and perform other maintenance required to keep the fleet in a state of good repair, ensuring safe and reliable transportation from medical offices to home for eligible beneficiaries.

The award obligates $428,000 with a period of performance through December 31, 2028. Work is performed in Texas. No sub-recipients are identified. The assistance type is a formula grant, representing FY24 Section 5310 lapsing funds reallocated to this maintenance initiative.

Activities

Grand prairie will utilize these funds for replacement vehicles and preventative maintenance. City mechanics will inspect vehicles rotate tires change the oil and perform other needed maintenance required to maintain the fleet. PM for these vehicles are related to section 5310 only.

Expected outcomes

Safe and reliable transportation from doctor offices to home and maintain the fleet in a state of good repair and provide safe and reliable transportation.

Intended beneficiaries

Enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities for the dallas-fort worth-arlington (DFWA).