Harris County, Texas received a $1,857,218 project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on June 5, 2023. The grant will fund Harris County's operating costs for staff to deliver transit services, conduct safety monitoring and internal operations, promote transit programs, and collect data for internal and external reporting through December 31, 2025. As the sole recipient, Harris...
This $6,750,339.00 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to Harris County, Texas will fund a range of activities to install bus shelters, construct sidewalks, and support the continued operations and accessibility of the county's public transportation services. Specifically, the grant will cover eligible service delivery expenses, salary expenses, software with a useful life of 1 year or less and under $5,000, as well as the...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $9.4 million Project Grant to Harris County, Texas under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) for the period of February 24, 2023 through February 1, 2027. Funding will support capital costs including the acquisition and installation of bus shelters and the construction of sidewalks to enhance accessibility for public transportation in Harris County. Operating and planning expenses, salary costs, and...
This $5,338,304 Formula Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) will enable Harris County, Texas, to acquire bus shelters, construct sidewalks, and fund operating and planning activities to enhance accessibility and continue providing public transportation services. The grant funding will cover eligible service delivery, salary, and software expenses with a useful life of less than 2 years. It will also...
This $8,581,948 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will enable Harris County, Texas to acquire ADA vehicles and supporting infrastructure, as well as fund capital costs and operating/planning expenses for public transportation services. The key activities to be performed under this grant include purchasing electric and gasoline-powered ADA vehicles and support...
The Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration awarded a $7,887,947 Project Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program to Fort Bend County, Texas. Funding will support operating assistance for public transportation services through June 2028. Specifically, funds will be used for payroll, purchased transportation, fuel and other eligible operating costs to operate, maintain and manage the public transportation system. Additional eligible operating...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $2,530,000 Formula Grant under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to Harris County, Texas. The grant funding will be used to pay for activities related to the RIDES program, which provides demand response taxi and shared ride services for seniors and persons with disabilities in the Harris County area. Key activities include public outreach, service provider monitoring, reporting,...
The Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration awarded a $940,000 project grant to Harris County, Texas under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The funding will support mobility management activities through Harris County Rides, including public outreach, service provider monitoring, reporting, compliance with federal regulations, customer assistance, and travel training. These activities are intended to increase...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded an $11.27 million Project Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to Fort Bend County, Texas on August 16, 2022. The grant will fund operating assistance, purchased transportation services, fuel, and other eligible operating costs necessary to operate, maintain, and manage the county's public transportation system through June 1, 2028. Specifically, the funding will be used for payroll,...
This $1,180,814 Project Grant awarded on September 18, 2024 by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will provide operating and preventive maintenance support for the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) in Houston, Texas. The funding will cover budgeted shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing METRO to continue providing safe and reliable transit services for riders traveling to jobs, healthcare, and...