Texarkana Urban Transit District

Texarkana Urban Transit District Inc. is a U.S. local government entity registered in SAM.gov, specifically functioning as a transit authority serving the Texarkana urban area across Texas and Arkansas. Operating as a public transportation provider, the organization delivers critical transit services to multiple municipalities including Texarkana, Wake Village, and Nash. The transit district primarily receives federal grant awards from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to support its comprehensive public transportation infrastructure and operational needs, with a focus on maintaining and expanding transit capabilities for community riders and local residents.

Through its federal grant awards, Texarkana Urban Transit District Inc. has consistently secured Formula Grants and Project Grants to support various transit-related initiatives. These grants have enabled the organization to purchase ADA-accessible transit vehicles, upgrade transit infrastructure, provide paratransit services, and maintain operational capabilities. Specific grant-funded activities have included acquiring medium-size light duty transit buses, constructing bus shelters, repairing maintenance facilities, purchasing digital radio systems, and expanding service capacity for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The organization has received substantial federal funding, with recent awards ranging from $357,668 to $2,513,417, predominantly from the Federal Transit Administration under programs like the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) and Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Programs. The transit district has also worked closely with state-level partners like the Texas Department of Transportation, receiving sub-grant awards to further enhance its transit service capabilities and infrastructure.