Trinity metro is applying for FY 2024 FY 2025 section 5307 funds to assist with ADA paratransit operating preventative maintenance and for the purchase of safety and security equipment for vehicles…

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Fort Worth Transportation Authority (doing business as The T) $70.876 million on August 21, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support ADA paratransit operating costs, preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment, and purchase of safety and security equipment including barrier doors and security features for vehicles and facilities. The award covers the Trinity Metro service area in Tarrant County and surrounding municipalities in Texas, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2026. The funding will enable Trinity Metro to continue paratransit service delivery to commuters within its service area while enhancing operator and facility protection and maintaining fleet assets. No subrecipients are identified on this award.

Activities

Activities to be performed with this funding include ADA paratransit service purchase of barrier doors and security features and preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment.

Expected outcomes

This funding will allow trinity metro to provide paratransit service within the agency service area and better protect operators properties as well as maintain vehicles and equipment.

Intended beneficiaries

Commuters in the trinity metro service area.