The City of El Paso received a $1,918,645 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.526 - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs) on June 7, 2024. The grant funding will be used for the following projects: Purchase approximately 4 support vehicles ($250,000) Renovate and rehabilitate bus terminals as needed ($750,000) Construct pedestrian access/walkways ($500,000) Acquire and install passenger...
This $1,976,712 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.526 - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs) will support the City of El Paso's efforts to improve its public transit system. The funding will be used to purchase approximately 4 support vehicles for a motor pool, renovate and rehabilitate transit facilities, construct pedestrian access and walkways, and purchase and install...
The City of El Paso, Texas was awarded a $3,997,770 Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration's Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs on September 16, 2022. The grant will fund capital expenditures to replace approximately four support vehicles, renovate shop equipment, and rehabilitate bus terminals and facilities. It will also fund bus stop enhancements including ADA accessibility improvements and shelter...
The City of El Paso, Texas received a $6.22 million Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Capital Investment Grants Program (CFDA 20.500) on August 22, 2022. The grant funding will support the purchase of an articulated bus and site work for improved bus service provided by Sun Metro, the public transportation operator for the El Paso Urbanized Area. Specifically, $2.39 million will go towards purchasing an articulated bus and...
The City of El Paso, Texas received a $7,120,128 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 16, 2021. The grant funding will support Sun Metro's operations during the COVID-19 public health emergency by funding operating expenses, primarily payroll, from November 1, 2021 through March 31, 2023. The funding is intended to address budget shortfalls resulting from reduced...
This Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) provides $22,117,959.00 to the City of El Paso, Texas to fund a range of transit-related activities. The grant will support short-range transit planning, vehicle and facility maintenance, ADA paratransit service, replacement of old fixed-route buses, and installation of security cameras on new buses. The intended outcomes are to maintain the Sun Metro transit system's assets in a state...
This $6,753,092 Project Grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will enable the City of Las Cruces to purchase six heavy-duty battery electric buses and associated charging infrastructure. The grant funding will also cover workforce development activities, including a driving simulator and OEM training for bus operators, maintenance staff, and first responders. This grant...
The City of El Paso received a $22,110,091 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration. The award will fund planning activities, security and ADA paratransit services, and capital items such as preventive maintenance and safety/security projects for the Sun Metro transit system. Key activities include short-range transit planning, vehicle and facility maintenance, ADA paratransit service, and transit safety/security...
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Transit and Rail Division a $3,139,853 Project Grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant funding will support NMDOT in expanding zero-emission bus operations at the Sunland Park facility by purchasing three 35-ft battery-electric buses, installing associated charging...
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $350,474 Project Grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Transit and Rail Division on December 8, 2023. The grant funding will enable NMDOT to support the South Central Regional Transit District (SCRTD) in expanding its zero-emission bus operations at the Sunland Park facility. Key...