Provide BTD) FY 2023 section 5339(c) funding to purchase hybrid-electric replacement buses vans and trolleys through the bus and bus facilities program.btds purchase of these hybrid-electric…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Brazos Transit District $10.509 million on April 24, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to purchase thirteen hybrid-electric replacement buses—seven 40-foot buses, two 30-foot buses, and four trolleys—and to provide employee education and training on hybrid-electric technologies.

Brazos Transit District, doing business as The District, operates regional public transportation in the Bryan-College Station urbanized area and surrounding central and east Texas counties. The replacement fleet will increase vehicle capacity by 58 percent, from 24 available seats with two wheelchairs per bus to 36 available seats with two wheelchairs, enabling the District to reconfigure routes and improve on-time performance and transit service efficacy throughout the region. The District identified current capacity constraints as a safety concern, with ridership growth requiring riders to stand for extended periods, creating particular hazard for elderly passengers.

The project addresses three District priorities: improving safety, strengthening transit system condition, and enhancing access and mobility for community members within opportunity zones. Performance period runs through April 30, 2028, with place of performance in Texas.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide BTD) FY 2023 section 5339(c) funding to purchase hybrid-electric replacement buses vans and trolleys through the bus and bus facilities program.btds purchase of these hybrid-electric vehicles in the college station-bryan urban area will promote a good transportation system.

Activities

Funds will be used to purchase thirteen hybrid-electric replacement buses (comprised of 7 (40 FT) buses 2 (30FT) buses 4 trolleys supportive services and employee education and training on hybrid-electric technologies. This will help BTD to promote and efficient bus fleet and provide necessary tools and training on using hybrid-electric vehicles. This grant funding simultaneously achieves btds goal for buses and bus facilities through three primary aims- i) improving safety II) strengthening the condition of the transit system and III) enhancing access and mobility particularly for community members within opportunity zones.replacing BTD buses will increase fleet capacity by 58% from 24 available seats with two wheelchairs to 36 available seats with two wheelchairs. This investment in higher-capacity buses enables BTD to reconfigure routes and schedules to more effectively address and balance transit service throughout the region. This addition improves the efficacy of on-time performance and modernizes the existing transit system in the region. Additional buses will also provide more access and mobility to various land uses social services employment and education especially for community members within opportunity zones.

Expected outcomes

With FTA funding BTD can address several safety concerns with its current fleet. Our ridership has grown tremendously outpacing our 24-seat standard configuration bus capacity thus requiring riders to regularly stand for up to one hour in duration. This results in hazardous conditions especially for our elderly riders who could suffer severe consequences. Another area of concern that will be mitigated with a funding award will be improving the condition of the current BTD fleet by replacing assets that are in poor condition and have surpassed their minimum or intended useful life benchmarks. Replacing vehicles that have exceeded their useful life improves safety reliability and service quality while reducing maintenance and operating costs. IT allows BTD to meet federal safety standards access grant funding and comply with FTA transit asset management (TAM) requirements. New vehicles provide cleaner more fuel-efficient technology enhance passenger comfort and accessibility and project a positive public image

Intended beneficiaries

Residents of bryan college station and the students and staff for texas am university.