Formula Grant TX2026121
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Lubbock $399,653 in federal funding under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on September 17, 2025. This award, matched with $59,950 in Transportation Development Credits (TDCs) from the Texas Department of Transportation, will support the purchase of two new Arboc Spirit of Mobility vans to replace aging vehicles that have exceeded their...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Lubbock $493,805 on August 21, 2026, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513), a formula grant providing $319,190 in federal apportionment to the City matched with $174,617 in local funds. The award funds two activities. The City purchases one New England Wheels Frontrunner ADA-compliant van with a five-year, 150,000-mile useful life, funded at $175,555...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Lubbock, Texas $6,697,974 on August 20, 2026 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support and enhance public transportation services through the period ending December 31, 2029. The City will deploy funds toward preventive maintenance on all revenue and non-revenue vehicles to ensure safety, performance, and fleet longevity; operating assistance for fixed-route and demand-response transit services; capital...
- The City of Lubbock received a $39,600,000 federal Project Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The purpose of the award is to purchase up to 48 Gillig hybrid electric buses to replace older vehicles that have exceeded their useful life. This will make transportation more reliable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly for the citizens of Lubbock. The new buses will...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Lubbock $6.865 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 21, 2026, for preventive maintenance on revenue and non-revenue vehicles, operating assistance for fixed-route and demand-response transit services, capital acquisition of support equipment including bus shelters, and planning activities supporting system evaluation and long-range transit development. The City will deploy funds to maintain a safe,...
- Federal Transit Formula Grant Award Summary The City of Lubbock received a $7.2 million Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded on September 17, 2025, to support public transportation services and infrastructure improvements through December 31, 2027. The award comprises $4.75 million in federal funds and $2.46 million in local matching funds, allocated across six primary service categories: preventive maintenance of revenue and non-revenue...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Abilene $244,910 on August 25, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to replace 30-foot vans used for paratransit service that have exceeded their useful lifespan. The vans will be procured as capital equipment to improve on-time service delivery, support employee retention, enhance customer experience, and ensure the safety and security of...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council $1.452 million on August 27, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.526) to procure up to eight replacement buses for the McAllen urbanized area. Valley Metro, the transit system operated by LRGVDC, will replace eight 2015 New Flyer Type Eleven buses (unit numbers 1518 through 1529) that have exceeded their federally defined useful life thresholds and are experiencing...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Laredo $469,979 on August 20, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to modernize transit operations, improve safety, and enhance the passenger experience. The City of Laredo, operating through its Laredo Transit Management, Inc. division, will purchase three new support vehicles and replace transit lobby bus route information signage. These...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission a formula grant totaling $159,500 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on September 16, 2025. The award funds the procurement and deployment of one new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible van to replace an aging ADA-accessible bus currently in Victoria Transit's fleet. Vehicle acquisition activities include procurement...
The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Lubbock $406,873 on August 20, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.526) to purchase two new England Wheels Frontrunner ADA-compliant vans to replace aging vehicles that have exceeded their useful life. The recipient will deploy the new vans in Lubbock, Texas, to enhance paratransit operational capacity and service delivery for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and riders requiring service beyond fixed-route hours. The replacement vans will retire two 2016 and 2017 Chevrolet Arboc cutaway buses (VINs 1GB6G5BG1F1279477 and 1GB6GUBG9G1310700, with mileages of 271,089 and 301,568 miles respectively) that are past their useful life. The new vans meet all ADA requirements and carry a five-year or 150,000-mile useful life expectancy. The City expects the modernized fleet to relieve maintenance backlog and costs associated with disposing of the older vehicles, while improving reliability and service compliance in the Lubbock area. The period of performance runs through December 31, 2027. The award is funded at an 85–15 federal-to-local cost-share ratio under ADA funding guidelines. Work is performed in Texas, USA.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $406.9k | 8/20/26 |