Project Grant TX2021048
- This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants), will provide $89,349,645.00 to Dallas Area Rapid Transit Inc. (DART) to support preventive maintenance activities across their transit system. The funding will be used to cover the purchase of inventory materials and supplies, equipment, and capitalized maintenance expenses (including mechanic labor) for DART's transit vehicles,...
- This Project Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Federal Transit Capital Investment Grants program (CFDA 20.500) provides $4,942,332 to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) agency to support transit infrastructure improvements in the Dallas region. The funding will be used to pay for activities related to stations, stops, terminals, and intermodal improvements that will allow DART to continue providing high-quality transit service to the residents of the Dallas area....
- The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) received a $5,506,769 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will fund the purchase of approximately 7 new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueled buses to replace older buses in DART's fleet. This is part of a larger 4-year project to replace over 90% of DART's fleet with new lower-emission buses, which is expected to reduce NOx...
- This $125,098,844 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will support the design and construction of a 26-mile commuter rail alignment with 10 stations from the city of Plano westward to the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport Terminal B in Texas. The project will deliver a functional commuter rail system to provide alternative transportation for DART commuters in the Dallas-Fort Worth...
- The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) received a $121,176,471.00 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 funding will be used to purchase 186 new compressed natural gas fueled buses, which is the first lot of a total of 522 buses to be acquired over four years. This project will replace DART's existing fleet of 476 NABI buses and 46 New Flyer suburban buses,...
- This $56,178,103 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525), will fund preventive maintenance activities for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) rail system in Texas. The grant will cover the purchase of inventory, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary for maintaining DART's rail vehicles, infrastructure, and facilities. Funding will also support the salaries and benefits of DART staff involved in rail...
- The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) was awarded a $950,000 federal Project Grant under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on September 11, 2025. The grant supports two key components: (1) a vulnerability assessment and resilience plan for the DART transportation system, and (2) the development of an innovative flood monitoring tool. The project aims to enhance the resilience and operational sustainability of DART's...
- The Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration awarded a $300 million Project Grant to Dallas Area Rapid Transit Inc. under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 24, 2021. The funding will support Dallas Area Rapid Transit's continued operation and provision of transit services in the Dallas region through June 9, 2022. Specifically, the grant will reimburse Dallas Area Rapid Transit for $300 million in operating expenses incurred from October...
- The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Inc. (DART) was awarded a $2,123,408 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration's Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) on April 16, 2025. The grant will be used to subsidize the operating costs for DART's Rides transportation services, which provide curb-to-curb transportation to elderly and disabled residents within the DART service area. In FY23, there were over 1,200 registered users of the DART Rides...
- The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Inc. (DART) was awarded a $359,920 project grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.075). The grant will fund security enhancements for critical transportation infrastructure and protection of passengers from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024. As the objective of the FEMA Rail and Transit Security Grant Program is to safeguard public transportation systems, including intra-city bus...
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Inc. (DART) received a $128.5 million project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The July 8, 2021 award will allow DART to provide operating assistance and prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus through September 1, 2021. As the major public transportation provider for the Dallas region, DART will utilize the funding to continue transit service operations, benefiting local residents. No sub-recipient activities are included. The FTA Formula Grants program typically supports capital and operating assistance for urban public transportation systems, as well as transportation planning in urbanized areas.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $0 | 9/1/21 | ||
| Not listed | $128.5m | 7/8/21 |