Expand equitable mobility across rural west texas by improving how transportation-disadvantaged individuals access and navigate public transit

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Concho Valley Transit District $208,375 on June 10, 2026, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to expand equitable mobility across rural West Texas by improving how transportation-disadvantaged individuals access and navigate public transit.

CVTD will modernize its paratransit scheduling system with advanced technology to streamline trip coordination and improve service reliability. The award funds integration of translation services to ensure clear, accessible communication for riders from diverse linguistic backgrounds and supports creation of travel training videos tailored for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and low-income populations to help them use public transportation confidently and safely. CVTD will also strengthen and expand its regional mobility management network across the 12-county rural service area in central and western Texas.

Performance runs through December 30, 2030, with work performed in Texas. This project grant represents one of 42 prime federal awards currently held by CVTD, a local government transit authority operating small urban fixed-route and paratransit service in San Angelo and rural demand-response transportation across Coke, Concho, Crockett, Irion, Kimble, McCulloch, Menard, Reagan, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, and Tom Green counties.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to expand equitable mobility across rural west texas by improving how transportation-disadvantaged individuals access and navigate public transit. Cvtd will use the award to modernize its para-transit scheduling system with advanced technology and integrate translation to ensure clear accessible communication for riders from diverse linguistic backgrounds. The award will also support the creation of travel training videos tailored for seniors individuals with disabilities and low-income populations helping them use public transportation confidently and safely.

Activities

The purpose of this award is to expand equitable mobility across rural west texas by improving how transportation-disadvantaged individuals access and navigate public transit. Cvtd will use the award to modernize its para-transit scheduling system with advanced technology strengthen and expand its regional mobility management network and integrate translation services that ensure clear accessible communication for riders from diverse linguistic backgrounds. The award will also support the creation of travel training videos tailored for seniors individuals with disabilities and low-income populations helping them use public transportation confidently and safely.

Expected outcomes

Cvtd will carry out several high-level activities to enhance mobility and improve transportation accessibility across rural west texas. These activities include upgrading the para-transit scheduling system with advanced technology to streamline trip coordination and improve overall service reliability. The project will also incorporate translation to ensure riders from diverse linguistic backgrounds can easily understand and access transit information. In addition cvtd will develop a series of travel training videos tailored for seniors individuals with disabilities and low-income populations providing simple visual guidance on navigating public transportation safely and confidently. The project will further strengthen and expand the regional mobility management network by coordinating with local partners sharing resources and improving connections between community agencies and riders.

Intended beneficiaries

Concho valley transit district riders and the community