Purchase fifteen (15) propane-fueled viatrans paratransit vehicles servicing individuals with disabilities in SAN antonio and surrounding municipalities

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Via Metropolitan Transit $7.968 million on May 18, 2026, to purchase fifteen propane-fueled paratransit vehicles under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526).

Via Metropolitan Transit will deploy the new propane vehicles to serve individuals with disabilities in San Antonio and surrounding municipalities, replacing fifteen model year 2017 gasoline-fueled paratransit vans. The program benefits the general public and Via customers utilizing public transportation and paratransit services, as well as Via operations and maintenance staff who will maintain the upgraded fleet.

Place of performance is Texas. The period of performance runs through June 22, 2026. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to purchase fifteen (15) propane-fueled viatrans paratransit vehicles servicing individuals with disabilities in SAN antonio and surrounding municipalities.

Activities

The activities to be performed with this grant application are to provide the funding needed to purchase fifteen (15) propane paratransit vehicles.

Expected outcomes

Via metropolitan transits grant is for the purchase of 15 propane paratransit vans. This grant will allow via to remove 15 model year 2017 gasoline-fueled paratransit vans from service and replace them with propane-fueled vans.

Intended beneficiaries

The general public and via customers utilizing public transportation and paratransit services are the intended beneficiaries. Via operations and maintenance staff will also benefit from the replacements/upgrades to maintain vias fleet of vehicles.

Subrecipient activities

There are no subrecipient activities in this application.