Respond to the increasing demand for paratransit service in the city of port arthur

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Port Arthur $125,932 on August 18, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to purchase a paratransit vehicle and support ADA-complementary paratransit service operations.

The City will deploy the vehicle to provide door-to-door service for seniors and people with disabilities, including scheduled trips to medical appointments, work, educational facilities, and regular recurring trips such as weekly therapy or dialysis sessions. Port Arthur Transit will conduct routine maintenance and safety operations including tire and brake inspections, bus cleaning and sanitization, and ADA accessibility compliance checks on wheelchair lifts. The paratransit service aims to enhance mobility for eligible residents unable to use fixed-route bus service, reduce social isolation, and support independence and community participation among riders.

The award obligates $125,932 with a period of performance through February 28, 2028. Place of performance is Texas. No sub-recipients are named.

Activities

Purchase paratransit vehicle for the operation of transit service. Activities include door-to-door service for seniors and people with disabilities scheduled trips to medical appointments work or educational facilities trips for regular riders (e.g. weekly therapy or dialysis). PAT will also engage in maintenance and safety operations by performing routine inspections (tires brakes accessibility equipment) conducting cleaning and sanitization of buses and ensuring ADA accessibility compliance (wheelchair lifts).

Expected outcomes

Port arthur transit (PAT) system aims to achieve several key outcomes through its paratransit services which are designed to support individuals with disabilities who cannot use the fixed-route bus system. Other outcomes include enhanced mobility for eligible residents.PAT provides rides through its door-to-door ADA-complementary paratransit service ensuring that individuals with disabilities have access to essential destinations such as medical appointments employment and social activities. By offering reliable transportation options paratransit services help reduce social isolation and promote independence among riders allowing them to participate more fully in community lifepats paratransit services are designed to meet the requirements of the americans with disabilities act (ADA) of 1990 ensuring that transportation is accessible to all eligible individuals.

Intended beneficiaries

Port arthur transit and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting workers to get to work and other destinations in the community.