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| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY | 5 | $319.5M |
| CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | 5 | $115.2M |
| CITY OF AMARILLO | 5 | $7.1M |
| GOLDEN CRESCENT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION | 3 | $523K |
| DENTON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | 3 | $13.0M |
| CITY OF LUBBOCK | 3 | $49.3M |
Recent transit bus contracts in Texas
| Title | DOT region | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
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| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS AWARD WILL FUND BUS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ADA PARATRANSIT SUPPORT AND PARTIALLY FUND THE PURCHASE OF FORTY-FOOT CLEAN DIESEL REPLACEMENT TRANSIT BUSES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL PROVIDE CAPITALIZED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE RELATED TO BUS AND BUS-RELATED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS REPLACEMENT OVERHAUL AND REBUILDING OF BUSES TO ENSURE THAT METROS BUS FLEET IS MAINTAINED IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR.FUNDS WILL ALSO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR CONTINUATION OF METROS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ADA COMPLIANT PARATRANSIT SERVICE TO THE HOUSTON UZA. METROS PARATRANSIT SERVICE METROLIFT PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THAT PREVENT INDEPENDENT USE OF FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT SERVICES FOR SOME OR ALL TRIPS. METROLIFT UTILIZES METRO-FURNISHED LIFT EQUIPPED VANS AND CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIVANS. THIS PROGRAM COVERS RESIDENTS OF HARRIS COUNTY TX.FUNDING WILL ALSO OFFSET THE TOTAL PROJECT COST OF METROS FY24 BUS FLEET REPLACEMENT PROGRAM. METRO WILL PURCHASE FROM NEW FLYER OF AMERICA A TOTAL OF 160 CLEAN DIESEL 40 TRANSIT BUSES AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $126588000 WHICH INCLUDES A TEN (10) PERCENT METRO-CONTROLLED CONTINGENCY OF $11508000 (SEE BOARD RESOLUTION 2023-62 DATED JUNE 29 2023.). 27 BUSES WILL BE PURCHASED IN THIS GRANT. THE IFB WAS RELEASED IN BONFIRE ON DECEMBER 19 2022. ; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDS ALLOCATED TO CAPITALIZED BUS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE WILL ASSIST IN MAINTAINING BUS ACTIVITIES IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR AND PROVIDE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE OF METROS FIXED ROUTE BUS SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN A 1305 SQUARE MILE SERVICE AREA SUPPORTING THE CITY OF HOUSTON 14 MULTI-CITIES AND MAJOR PORTIONS OF UNINCORPORATED HARRIS COUNTY. METRO MAINTAINS OVER 1200 BUSES 20 TRANSIT CENTERS 29 PARK RIDE LOTS SIX BUS OPERATING FACILITIES AND 2 BUS SUPPORT FACILITIES USED TO PROVIDE A NETWORK OF 111 WEEKDAY 77 SATURDAY AND 77 SUNDAY FIXED ROUTES STARTING AS EARLY AS 3:41 A.M. AND ENDING AS LATE AS 2:58 A.M. THE NEXT DAY. FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE METROLIFT ADA PARATRANSIT PROGRAM WILL ASSIST IN ENABLING METRO TO CONTINUE OFFERING COMPARABLE PARATRANSIT SERVICE TO INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE HOUSTON UZA WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE UNABLE TO USE THE FIXED ROUTE SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM WILL ALLOW DISABLED PERSONS THE ABILITY TO RIDE ALL METRO BUS RAIL METRO RAPID AND ALSO UTILIZE (UPON REQUEST) CURB-TO-CURB AND DOOR-TO-DOOR SHARED-RIDE SERVICES THAT ARE EQUAL TO OR EXCEED THE STANDARDS AS ESTABLISHED BY THE ADA. METROS COMPLIMENTARY PARATRANSIT SERVICE OPERATES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK AS EARLY AS 3:30 A.M. TO AS LATE AS 2:50 A.M. UTILIZING VAN SEDAN AND TAXI SERVICES.METROS BUS FLEET REPLACEMENT PROJECT WILL BE USED TO REPLACE AND RETIRE OLDER BUSES IN THE METRO FLEET WITH NEW BUSES AND EFFECTIVELY LOWER EMISSIONS TO MEET THE CURRENT CLEANER EMISSIONS STANDARDS. THE COST TO PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN NEW BUSES WILL OFFSET THE COSTS OF FREQUENT REPAIRS AND/OR THE NEED FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS ON OLDER BUSES.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: CAPITALIZED BUS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES WILL BENEFIT THE HOUSTON UZA AND GREATER HOUSTON AREA. ADDITIONALLY PROPER BUS MAINTENANCE ENSURES SAFETY AND RELIABILITY WHICH IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE DEMAND FOR THIS FORM OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE SATISFACTION OF ITS CUSTOMERS. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CAN ALSO HELP EXTEND THE LIFESPAN OF BUSES AND PREVENT COSTLY REPAIRS DOWN THE LINE SAVING MONEY AND IMPROVING THE BOTTOM LINE. THE METROLIFT ADA PARATRANSIT PROGRAM WILL BENEFIT PERSONS (18 YEARS OLD AND OVER) WITH DISABILITIES WHO CANNOT BOARD RIDE OR DISEMBARK FROM A METRO FIXED-ROUTE BUS EVEN IF THAT BUS IS EQUIPPED WITH A WHEELCHAIR LIFT OR RAMP. PATRONS UTILIZING METROS METROLIFT ADA TRANSIT SERVICES CAN REST ASSURED THAT IF THEY MAKE RESERVATIONS ONE DAY BEFORE THE DAY OF SERVICE AND REQUEST A RIDE (DEMAND RESPONSE) THE PROGRAM WILL DELIVER FIXED ROUTE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICE COMPARABLE WITH THOSE PERSONS THAT USE THE FIXED ROUTE SYSTEM AND SUCH TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED IN VEHICLES THAT ARE CLEAN COMFORTABLE EFFICIENT AND WELL MAINTAINED.THE BUS FLEET REPLACEMENT PROGRAM WILL HELP METRO REPLACE AGING BUSES REDUCE AIR POLLUTION PROVIDE GOOD-PAYING JOBS AND IMPROVE THE RELIABILITY OF TRANSIT SYSTEMS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY | $96.8M | — |
| AWARD EXECUTIVE SUMMARYFISCAL YEAR FUNDS: 2021PROGRAM NAME: LOW OR NO EMISSION BUS PROGRAM (5339(C))PROJECT SELECTIONS ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: 6/25/2021PROJECT DESCRIPTION: FOR THIS PROJECT CAPITAL METRO WILL PURCHASE FIVE ZERO-EMISSION BATTERY-ELECTRIC BUSES TO REPLACE FIVE 40-FOOT DIESEL BUSES. OTHER PROJECT ACTIVITIES THIS GRANT COVERS INCLUDE PURCHASING AND INSTALLING CHARGING EQUIPMENT FOR THE BUSES TECHNICAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TRAINING FOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE STAFF AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. PROJECT ID: D2021-LWNO-045FUNDED AMOUNT: $2885000PURPOSE OF THE AWARD THIS APPLICATION IS TO OBLIGATE $2885000 IN DISCRETIONARY FUNDING AWARDED TO CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (CAPITAL METRO) THROUGH THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 LOW- OR NO-EMISSION (LOW-NO) GRANT PROGRAM. ON FEBRUARY 18 2021 THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) PUBLISHED A NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCING THE AVAILABILITY OF COMPETITIVE FUNDING APPROPRIATED FOR THE LOW OR NO EMISSION GRANTS PROGRAM (LOW-NO PROGRAM) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 THROUGH THE FURTHER CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT 2021. ON JUNE 25 2021 FTA ANNOUNCED THE SELECTION OF PROJECTS WHICH INCLUDED $2885000 FOR CAPITAL METRO FOR THE PURCHASE OF BATTERY-ELECTRIC BUSES (PROJECT ID D2021-LWNO-045). ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED CAPITAL METRO WILL PURCHASE FIVE 40-FT HEAVY-DUTY BATTERY-ELECTRIC BUSES WITH THE FTA AWARD (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRE/POST-AUDIT INSPECTIONS AND POST-DELIVERY EXTERIOR SIGNING). THE BUSES WILL BE ACQUIRED IN THE LARGE HEAVY-DUTY TRANSIT BUS CATEGORY WITH A MINIMUM USEFUL LIFE OF AT LEAST 12 YEARS OF SERVICE OR AN ACCUMULATION OF AT LEAST 500000 MILES. OTHER PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE ACQUISITION OF BUS CHARGING EQUIPMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY CAPITAL METROS OTHER PROJECT PARTNER THE CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT (CTE). CAPITAL METRO WILL PROVIDE THE $2885000 IN MATCHING FUNDS FROM ITS ANNUAL REVENUES THAT INCLUDE A VARIETY OF NON-FEDERAL SOURCES INCLUDING LOCAL DEDICATED SALES TAX (DIRECTLY LEVIED) INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS FREIGHT INCOME AND OTHER OPERATING REVENUE.EXPECTED OUTCOMES THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL ALLOW CAPITAL METRO TO REMOVE FIVE 2008 MODEL YEAR DIESEL-FUELED BUSES FROM SERVICE AND DEPLOY FIVE ZERO-EMISSION BATTERY-ELECTRIC BUSES IN THEIR PLACE. THE FIVE BUSES BEING REPLACED OPERATE FOR APPROXIMATELY 285000 MILES AND CONSUME 88240 GALLONS OF DIESEL FUEL EACH YEAR.DEPLOYING BATTERY-ELECTRIC BUSES IN PLACE OF FOSSIL FUEL VEHICLES WILL REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION. THE BATTERY-ELECTRIC BUSES THAT CAPITAL METRO IS PROPOSING TO PUT INTO SERVICE CONSUME LESS ENERGY PER MILE THAN BUSES THAT USE OTHER COMMON PROPULSION TECHNOLOGIES SUCH AS GASOLINE DIESEL AND NATURAL GAS ENGINES. EVEN WHEN CONSIDERING WELL-TO-WHEEL ENERGY REQUIREMENTS BATTERY-ELECTRIC BUSES ARE A MORE EFFICIENT TRANSIT SOLUTION THAN THESE OTHER VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES. OPERATING BATTERY-ELECTRIC BUSES INSTEAD OF COMPARABLE MODERN FOSSIL FUEL BUSES (MODEL YEAR 2021 DIESEL BUS) WILL REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF ENERGY THAT CAPITAL METRO USES EACH YEAR BY 13 TERAJOULES (TJ). THAT ENERGY IS EQUIVALENT TO 219 YEARS WORTH OF GAS FOR THE AVERAGE AMERICAN CAR DRIVER EVERY YEAR.DEPLOYING THE ZERO-EMISSION BUSES IN PLACE OF THE EXISTING VEHICLES WILL REDUCE CAPITAL METROS ANNUAL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS BY APPROXIMATELY 930 TONS AND PREVENT THE RELEASE OF 21.4 POUNDS (LBS.) OF PARTICULATE MATTER UNDER 10 MICROMETERS (PM10) ANNUALLY 19.5 LBS. OF WHICH IS FINE PARTICULATE MATTER (PM2.5) WHICH HAS A CONSIDERABLE HEALTH IMPACT ON THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THIS REDUCTION IN EMISSIONS OF GHGS AND PARTICULATES RESULTS IN A SOCIAL COST SAVINGS OF $49200 ANNUALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13990. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES THE ELECTRIFICATION OF CAPITAL METROS FLEET WILL BENEFIT ALL OF CAPITAL METROS CUSTOMERS ALONG WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN AREAS WHERE THE BUSES RUN INCLUDING THOSE RESIDING IN OPPORTUNITY ZONES. CAPITAL METRO IS COMMITTED TO EQUITY THE AGENCYS GROWING BATTERY-ELECTRIC BUS FLEET WILL BE USED THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE WELL-SERVED BY CAPITAL METRO SERVICE. OVER 40 OF CAPITAL METROS 83 ROUTES RUN THROUGH OR ADJACENT TO DESIGNATED OPPORTUNITY ZONES INCLUDING 13 OF THE AGENCYS 14 HIGH-FREQUENCY ROUTES (HEADWAYS OF LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 15 MINUTES). 252 BUS STOPS ARE IN OR WITHIN A MILE OF AN OPPORTUNITY ZONE. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS FOR THIS PROJECT.THIS PROJECT IS INCLUDED IN THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION 2021 2024 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LIST OF GROUPED PROJECTS. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION HAS BEEN UPLOADED WITH THIS APPLICATION. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $2.9M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR PASSENGERS TO BOARD AND ALIGHT FROM BUSES. THIS WILL CREATE A MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ESPECIALLY FOR PRIORITY POPULATIONS INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES INDIVIDUALS 65 AND OLDER PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOMES VETERANS CHILDREN AND OTHERS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE FUNDS WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING: DEVELOPING A MAP OF BUS STOPS AND BUS SHELTERS ACCORDING TO THE DESIGN GUIDELINES INSTALLATION ALL SIGNS AND SHELTERS IN R-O-W DEPLOY THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND PRODUCE REAL TIME INFORMATION FOR THE PASSENGER THROUGHOUT THE BTD SERVICE AREA IN BRYAN / COLLEGE STATION LUFKIN AND NACOGDOCHES. CURRENTLY BTD OPERATES AN ANTIQUATED FLAG-STOP SYSTEM THAT ALLOWS PATRONS TO BOARD ANYWHERE ALONG THE ROUTE. INSTALLING DESIGNATED STOPS AND SHELTERS WILL IMPROVE TRANSIT RIDER SAFETY AND OVERALL EXPERIENCE AS WELL AS THE SAFETY OF THE NON-TRANSIT VEHICLES THAT NEVER KNOW WHEN A BUS WILL STOP. FURTHERMORE IT WILL IMPROVE THE SYSTEMS EFFICIENCY AND RELIABILITY AS SCHEDULES AND ROUTES CAN BE DETERMINED. THIS IN TURN WILL HELP PROVIDE BETTER ACCESS TO TRANSIT SERVICES AND WILL ENCOURAGE TRANSIT USAGE. MODERNIZING THE SYSTEM IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE SYSTEM TO GROW IN RESPONSE TO POPULATION INCREASES AND USER DEMANDS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: IMPROVE TRANSIT RIDER SAFETY AND OVERALL EXPERIENCE AS WELL AS THE SAFETY OF THE NON-TRANSIT VEHICLES. IMPROVE THE SYSTEMS EFFICIENCY AND RELIABILITY AS SCHEDULES AND ROUTES CAN BE DETERMINED. THIS IN TURN WILL HELP PROVIDE BETTER ACCESS TO TRANSIT SERVICES AND WILL ENCOURAGE TRANSIT USAGE. MODERNIZING THE SYSTEM IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE SYSTEM TO GROW IN RESPONSE TO POPULATION INCREASES AND USER DEMANDS. ENCOURAGING THE USE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION THROUGH AMENITIES LIKE BUS STOP SHELTERS CONTRIBUTES TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BY REDUCING THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUAL CAR TRIPS. THIS LEADS TO DECREASED AIR POLLUTION GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND ENERGY CONSUMPTION ASSOCIATED WITH PERSONAL VEHICLE USAGE.ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FACILITATED BY BUS STOP SHELTERS PROMOTES PHYSICAL ACTIVITY THROUGH WALKING TO AND FROM STOPS WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO IMPROVED PUBLIC HEALTH OUTCOMES BY ENCOURAGING AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE.THE SHELTERS CAN FEATURE SIGNAGE WITH BUS ROUTE MAPS SCHEDULES AND REAL-TIME ARRIVAL INFORMATION HELPING PASSENGERS PLAN THEIR JOURNEYS MORE EFFICIENTLY. ACCESS TO ACCURATE INFORMATION AT BUS STOPS IMPROVES THE OVERALL TRANSIT EXPERIENCE AND REDUCES UNCERTAINTY FOR RIDERS.SHELTERS WILL OFFER A SENSE OF SECURITY FOR PASSENGERS PARTICULARLY DURING LATE HOURS OR IN AREAS WITH LOW VISIBILITY. WELL-LIT SHELTERS EQUIPPED WITH SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS OR EMERGENCY CALL BUTTONS CAN HELP DETER CRIME AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: MODERNIZATION OF THE SYSTEM THROUGH THE ADDITION OF SHELTERS AND DESIGNATED STOPS IS ALSO A LOW-COST AND HIGHLY VISIBLE WAY TO ATTRACT RIDERSHIP AND HELP IMPROVE THE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ADA ACCESSIBILITY ON THE ROADWAYS IN THE CITIES OF COLLEGE STATION BRYAN LUFKIN AND NACOGDOCHES. THIS PROJECT IS IN DIRECT RESPONSE TO INPUT FROM THE FOUR CITIES WHERE INSTALLATION WILL OCCUR AS WELL AS MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT HAVE STRESSED THE NEED FOR BUS STOP IN THESE GROWTH COMMUNITIES.BUS STOP SHELTERS PROVIDE ESSENTIAL AMENITIES FOR TOURISTS AND VISITORS EXPLORING THE BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION AREA ENSURING THEY HAVE A CONVENIENT AND COMFORTABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE NAVIGATING THE LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.BUS STOP SHELTERS CAN INCREASE FOOT TRAFFIC IN COMMERCIAL AREAS BY ATTRACTING TRANSIT RIDERS WHO MAY STOP TO PATRONIZE NEARBY BUSINESSES WHILE WAITING FOR THEIR BUSES. THIS CAN BENEFIT LOCAL BUSINESSES INCLUDING SHOPS RESTAURANTS AND SERVICES BY POTENTIALLY INCREASING CUSTOMER TRAFFIC AND SALES.WELL-DESIGNED BUS STOP SHELTERS CONTRIBUTE TO THE OVERALL STREETSCAPE AND PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCING THE WALKING EXPERIENCE FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE. SHELTERS CAN SERVE AS LANDMARKS AND GATHERING POINTS ENCOURAGING PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY AND IMPROVING THE WALKABILITY OF THE COMMUNITY.BUS STOP SHELTERS OFTEN FEATURE AMENITIES SUCH AS SEATING RAMPS AND TACTILE PAVING TO ACCOMMODATE PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES OR LIMITED MOBILITY. THESE FEATURES MAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MORE ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE FOR ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS AND THOSE WITH MOBILITY CHALLENGES.BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION IS HOME TO TEXAS AM UNIVERSITY AND MANY STUDENTS RELY ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO COMMUTE TO AND FROM CAMPUS. BUS STOP SHELTERS OFFER A MORE COMFORTABLE WAITING EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS ESPECIALLY DURING PEAK TRAVEL TIMES WHEN BUSES MAY BE CROWDED OR SCHEDULES ARE LESS FREQUENT.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | BRAZOS TRANSIT DISTRICT | $865K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION REQUESTS $87351196 IN URBANIZED AREA FORMULA (SECTION 5307) FUNDS APPORTIONED FOR THE AUSTIN URBANIZED AREA IN FISCAL YEARS 2022 AND 2023.THE FY2022 SECTION 5307 APPORTIONMENT FOR THE AUSTIN UZA WAS $44237737 OF WHICH $998917 WAS SUB-ALLOCATED TO THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK TO APPLY FOR AS A DIRECT RECIPIENT (SEE THE ATTACHMENT NAMED FY2022 5307 RR SPLIT LETTER FINAL). THE FY2023 SECTION 5307 APPORTIONMENT FOR THE AUSTIN UZA WAS $45145278 OF WHICH $1032902 WAS SUB-ALLOCATED TO THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK TO APPLY FOR AS A DIRECT RECIPIENT (SEE THE ATTACHMENT NAMED FY2023 5307 RR SPLIT LETTER FINAL). AFTER ACCOUNTING FOR THE AMOUNTS SUB-ALLOCATED TO THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK A GRAND TOTAL OF $87351196 REMAINS AVAILABLE FOR OBLIGATION WHICH INCLUDES $43238820 AND $44112376 IN FY2022 AND FY2023 FUNDS RESPECTIVELY. THIS APPLICATION REQUESTS THE REMAINING $87351196.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: CAPMETRO WILL ALLOCATE THE FUNDS FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:- ADA PARATRANSIT 10% OF THE FUNDS ($8938300) APPORTIONED TO THE AUSTIN UZA FOR FY22 AND FY23 WILL BE ALLOCATED TO PAY FOR COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT SERVICES PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 49 CFR PART 37 SUBPART F. CAPMETRO HAS CERTIFIED IT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH U.S. DOT REGULATIONS AT 49 CFR PARTS 27 37 AND 38 IMPLEMENTING THE TRANSPORTATION PROVISIONS OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA).- PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE - $28983367 IS ALLOCATED FOR ELIGIBLE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO VEHICLES EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES. - CAPITAL COST OF CONTRACTING - $34547160 IS ALLOCATED FOR THE CAPITAL COST OF THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTING. THE FUNDS WILL SUPPORT CAPMETROS PRIVATE CONTRACTOR-PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY FOR THESE FUNDS.- BUY REPLACEMENT 40-FT BUS $14882369 IS ALLOCATED TO PURCHASE SIXTEEN (16) NEW BUSES TO REPLACE BUSES USED IN FIXED-ROUTE SERVICE THAT HAVE EXCEEDED THEIR MINIMUM USEFUL LIFE. THE NEW BUSES ARE FORTY-FOOT BATTERY-ELECTRIC BUSES WITH PER-UNIT COSTS (AS OF THE DATE OF THIS APPLICATION) BETWEEN $1009435 AND $1058252 EACH DEPENDING ON THE FINAL CONFIGURATION. THE BUSES WILL BE ACQUIRED IN THE LARGE HEAVY-DUTY CATEGORY WITH A MINIMUM USEFUL LIFE OF AT LEAST 12 YEARS OR AN ACCUMULATION OF AT LEAST 500000 MILES. THEY WILL BE ACQUIRED THROUGH TWO EXISTING CONTRACTS. THE FUNDS INCLUDED IN THIS ALI MAY ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE THE NECESSARY BATTERY-ELECTRIC BUS CHARGING EQUIPMENT FOR THE BUSES. CAPMETRO IS AWARE THAT THE SPARE RATIO FOR FIXED-ROUTE URBANIZED AREA BUS SERVICE CURRENTLY EXCEEDS 20 PERCENT. THE REASON FOR THE EXCESS ROLLING STOCK IS DUE TO A TEMPORARY REDUCTION IN SERVICE AND VEHICLES NEEDED FOR PULL-OUT BECAUSE OF THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. RIDERSHIP HAS STARTED TO INCREASE AND SERVICE LEVELS HAVE BEGUN TO INCREASE TOO. AS RIDERSHIP RETURNS TO PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS AND SERVICE EXPANDS CAPMETRO WILL RETURN TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE FTA SPARE RATIO POLICY.CAPMETRO SERVES AN URBANIZED AREA WITH A POPULATION THAT IS GREATER THAN 200000 AND IS REQUIRED TO ALLOCATE NOT LESS THAN 0.75 PERCENT OF THE URBANIZED AREA FORMULA PROGRAM APPORTIONMENT TO SAFETY-RELATED PROJECTS. TO MEET THIS REQUIREMENT CAPMETRO WILL REPLACE OLDER BUSES IN A POOR STATE OF GOOD REPAIR WITH NEWER VEHICLES IN A GOOD STATE OF REPAIR WITH MODERN SAFETY FEATURES. THE SAFETY-RELATED PROJECTS ARE PART OF ALI 11.12.01CAPMETRO WILL NOT EXPEND AT LEAST 1% OF THE 5307 FUNDS IN THIS APPLICATION FOR SECURITY-RELATED EXPENDITURES. CAPMETRO HAS DETERMINED THAT SECURITY NEEDS ARE MET THROUGH LOCAL FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR ITS PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT WHOSE PRIMARY MISSION IS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES AND TO PROTECT CAPMETRO PROPERTY WHILE MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE SERVICE. THE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS-RELATED TRAINING FOR CAPMETRO AND SERVICE PROVIDER PERSONNEL TO ENHANCE SYSTEM SAFETY IN ALL AREAS. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO CONTINUALLY COLLABORATES WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER REGIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE PLANNING FOR AND RESPONSE TO EMERGENCIES. THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS ALL SECURITY TECHNOLOGY-RELATED SYSTEMS FOR THE AGENCY.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: COMPLEMENTARY ADA PARATRANSIT - TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE THAT IS COMPARABLE TO THE FIXED ROUTE SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AS REQUIRED BY THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACTPREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE - TO PRESERVE OR EXTEND THE FUNCTIONALITY AND SERVICEABILITY OF THE CAPMETRO VEHICLES EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES COST-EFFECTIVELY.CAPITAL COST OF THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTING CONTINUED PROVISION OF PURCHASED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.REPLACEMENT BUSES AND CHARGING EQUIPMENT - THE BUSES THAT WILL BE REPLACED ARE DIESEL BUSES THAT HAVE ALL EXCEEDED THEIR MINIMUM USEFUL LIFE IN AGE AND MILEAGE. THE REPLACEMENT BUSES WILL BE BATTERY-ELECTRIC BUSES. THESE ZERO-EMISSION BUSES MAKE FOR CLEANER AIR AND PROVIDE A QUIETER RIDE (BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE).; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT ARE CENTRAL TEXANS. THESE PROJECTS SUPPORT STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES. FOR CUSTOMERS THE PROJECTS HELP PROVIDE A CONVENIENT DESIRABLE AND ACCESSIBLE OPTION FOR MOBILITY IN THE REGION AND ITS VARIOUS COMMUNITIES. FOR THE ORGANIZATION THE PROJECTS ENABLE CAPMETRO TO DELIVER ON ITS MISSION RESPONSIBLY AND SUSTAINABLY.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $87.4M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION IS TO OBLIGATE $20000000 IN BUS AND BUS FACILITIES PROGRAM FUNDS AWARDED TO CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY IN AUSTIN TEXAS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DEMAND RESPONSE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE FUNDING WILL BE USED TO CONSTRUCT THE SPRINGDALE DEMAND RESPONSE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY A NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART SITE ACCOMMODATING THE FUTURE EXPANSION OF METROACCESS AND PICKUP DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE SUPPORTING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES ADVANCING SUSTAINABILITY GOALS AND PRIORITIZING COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY BY INCORPORATING A DEDICATED COMMUNITY SPACE. ALSO $1000000 (5 PERCENT OF THE REQUESTED FEDERAL AWARD) WILL BE USED FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: CAPMETROS STATE-OF-THE-ART SPRINGDALE DEMAND RESPONSE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY WILL SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE EFFICIENCIES ADVANCE SUSTAINABILITY GOALS AND PRIORITIZE COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY IN NORTHEAST AUSTIN. THIS FACILITY PROVIDES THE NECESSARY SPACE REQUIRED TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE GROWING FLEET OF METROACCESS AND PICKUP VEHICLES. IT IS DESIGNED TO OPTIMIZE SERVICE RESPONSE AND ALIGNS WITH AREA PLANS FOR SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITY ACCESS AND STRATEGIC INVESTMENT.CAPMETROS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WILL ADDRESS THE IDENTIFIED SKILLS AND TOOLS NEEDED TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN ZERO-EMISSION BUSES.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: NORTH AUSTIN IS EXPERIENCING SIGNIFICANT GROWTH DRIVING GREATER DEMAND FOR TRANSIT SERVICES INCLUDING PARATRANSIT AND ON-DEMAND PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE. A NEW FACILITY WILL BETTER SERVE THE GROWING POPULATION INCLUDING DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES IN NORTH AUSTIN. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN AN EJ AREA DEFINED BY CAPMETROS TITLE VI POLICY AS CENSUS TRACTS WITH OVER 50% MINORITY RESIDENTS (NON-WHITE) AND OR HOUSEHOLDS EARNING 125% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. THE FACILITY WILL INTEGRATE SUSTAINABLE FEATURES AND COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACES AND SUPPORT DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE GROWTH. SHORT AND LONG-TERM BENEFITS FOR RESIDENTS INCLUDE CONTINUED AND EXPANDED ACCESS TO RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE TRANSIT AND RENEWABLE INFRASTRUCTURE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THE $20M FEDERAL INVESTMENT WILL PROACTIVELY ADDRESS RACIAL EQUITY AND BARRIERS TO OPPORTUNITY FOR THE 73% MINORITY RESIDENTS (NON-WHITE) IN THE PROJECTS CENSUS TRACT AND CAPMETRO EMPLOYEES THROUGH INCREASED SERVICE RELIABILITY TRANSIT ACCESS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROJECT WILL ENSURE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WORKFORCE THAT IS ENGAGED AND PARTICIPATIVE IN THE PROCESS OF TRAINING AND RETRAINING STAFF THAT IS CORRECTLY AND EFFECTIVELY TRAINED IN ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES. IT WILL CREATE A COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE EXPAND FACILITIES FOR PARATRANSIT SERVICE CONNECTING RESIDENTS TO OPPORTUNITIES AND INVEST IN A HISTORICALLY UNDERINVESTED NEIGHBORHOOD. THE FACILITY WILL PROVIDE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS TO NORTH AUSTINS LINGUISTICALLY ISOLATED (80TH PERCENTILE) AND LOW-INCOME (40%) DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. THE PROJECT WILL INCORPORATE SUSTAINABLE FEATURES TO MINIMIZE THE IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING RENEWABLE ENERGY RECYCLED WATER AND EV COMPONENTS FOR A LOW/NO EMISSION FLEET SUPPORTING CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCY. THE FACILITY WILL INCLUDE PUBLIC COMMUNITY SPACE FOR EDUCATIONAL BUSINESS GOVERNMENTAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AS NEEDED IN A COMMUNITY. THE GROUNDS WILL SUPPORT INCREASED FOOD ACCESS BY PROVIDING SPACE FOR FARMERS MARKETS AND MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES. THE FACILITY EXPANSION AND REPLACEMENT WILL ALLOW CAPMETRO TO KEEP UP WITH THE GROWTH IN THE REGION AND EFFECTIVELY SERVE DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES AND THOSE WITH DISABILITIES WHO RELY ON THESE SERVICES TO ACCESS ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND DESERVE ACCESS TO ALL THAT IS OFFERED IN THIS GROWING REGION.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $20.0M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE GOAL OF THESE FUNDS FY 22 =$290164 FY 23 = $298949 IS FOR AMARILLO CITY TRANSIT (ACT) TO MAINTAIN ITS FIXED ROUTE BUS FLEET IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR. IN ADDITION THIS WILL ASSIST ACT IN REACHING ITS TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT TARGETED PERFORMANCE MEASURE FOR ROLLING STOCK. ACCORDING TO ACTS TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ACT STRIVES TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICE LONG-TERM AND TO REPLACE ALL FIXED ROUTE CUTAWAYS.THESE FUNDS WILL GO TOWARDS REPLACING MAINLY ONE (1) FIXED ROUTE CUTAWAY (LISTED BELOW). ANY REMAINING FUNDS WILL BE ADDED TO ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO REPLACE ANOTHER VEHICLE.- (8437) 2017 32 CHAMPION DEFENDER CUTAWAY VIN# 4UZADSDT5HCJB1251 (MILEAGE AS OF 8/12/24 - 292602)- (8438) 2017 32 CHAMPION DEFENDER VIN# 4UZADSDT7HCJB1252 (MILEAGE AS OF 8/12/24 290233)THE ORIGINAL USEFUL LIFE OF THESE VEHICLES BEING REPLACED IS 350000 MILES/ 10 YEARS.THE EXPECTED USEFUL LIFE OF THE NEW VEHICLES IS 500000 MILES/ 14 YEARS (30 FT). ACT WILL NOT BE REPLACING THESE VEHICLES NOW. ACT IS SECURING FUNDS NOW TO REPLACE THESE VEHICLES ONCE THEY REACH THEIR USEFUL LIFE.CURRENTLY ACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF ACCUMULATING THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS NEEDED TO REPLACE ITS FIXED ROUTE FLEET AND PARATRANSIT FLEET. ACT REPLACES BOTH THESE FLEETS SEPARATELY. ACTS FIXED ROUTE FLEET OF 2017 VEHICLES WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED BY 2027. THE CURRENT FIXED ROUTE FLEETS USEFUL LIFE IS 3500000 MILES/10 YEARS. ACTS 2021 PARATRANSIT BUS FLEET WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED BY 2028. THE CURRENT PARATRANSIT FLEETS USEFUL LIFE IS 200000 MILES/7 YEARS.ACT HAS CALCULATED THAT AT LEAST 64% OF ITS FIXED ROUTE FLEET WILL HAVE ALREADY REACHED THEIR USEFUL LIFE IN MILES BEFORE THEY REACH THEIR USEFUL LIFE IN YEARS. TO ENSURE SERVICE IS NOT NEGATIVELY IMPACTED IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ACT REMAINS PROACTIVE IN SECURING ENOUGH FUNDS AND CAN BEGIN ORDERING VEHICLES BEFORE THE END OF EACH FLEETS USEFUL LIFE. CURRENTLY ACT HAS $708174 ACCUMULATED TO REPLACE ITS FIXED ROUTE FLEET ($708174 COMES FROM TX-2024-043-00). THIS AWARD WOULD BRING THE TOTAL ACCUMULATED FUNDS FOR FIXED ROUTE TO $1297287. TO REACH THE BUDGETED AMOUNT TO REPLACE ITS ENTIRE FIXED ROUTE FLEET ACT WILL NEED TO SECURE AT LEAST $4000000 IN ADDITIONAL FUNDS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED WITH THESE FUNDS WILL BE PROCURING NEW FIXED ROUTE VEHICLES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVED SERVICE EFFICIENCY REDUCED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE COSTS AND ENHANCED CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. MAINTAINING VEHICLES IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR WILL ENSURE THAT ACTS SERVICE REMAINS BOTH EFFICIENT AND RELIABLE WHICH WILL SUPPORT SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY THROUGHOUT OUR PASSENGERS DAILY COMMUTES.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES WILL BE OUR CUSTOMERS AND OPERATORS. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ACT MAINTAIN ITS VEHICLES IN A CONTINUAL STATE OF GOOD REPAIR TO ENSURE EFFICIENT SAFE AND RELIABLE SERVICE AND TO MINIMIZE THE LIKELIHOOD OF BREAKDOWNS WHICH ENHANCES THE OVERALL CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE. ADDITIONALLY REPLACING AGING VEHICLES WITH NEW ONES IS MORE COST EFFECTIVE THAN MAINTAINING THOSE THAT HAVE EXCEEDED THEIR USEFUL LIFE. THIS APPROACH HELPS REDUCE MAINTENANCE COSTS AND LESSENS BUDGET CONSTRAINTS DUE TO INFLATION.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF AMARILLO | $589K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS FY2020 5339 GRANT FOR $10027844 FEDERAL DOLLARS RELATIVE TO THESE TWO PROJECTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: THE WEST BELLFORT PARK RIDE MODIFICATION PROJECT WILL HELP MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT. THESE REQUIREMENTS CONTRIBUTE TO THE ATTAINMENT OR MAINTENANCE OF A NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF EFFECTIVENESS IN REDUCING AIR POLLUTION. SPECIFICALLY THE AWARD WILL EXPAND AND RECONFIGURE THE WEST BELLFORT PARK AND RIDE LOT DUE TO INCREASED DEMAND THAT SURPASSES THE DAILY EXISTING PARKING CAPACITY. THIS EXISTING PARK AND RIDE UTILIZES METROS BUS SERVICE AND THE EXPANSION WILL BENEFIT COMMUTERS IN SOUTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY AND FORT BEND COUNTY AND ENSURE THAT THEY HAVE ACCESS TO DOWNTOWN HOUSTON AND THE TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER. THE EXPANSION WILL ALSO SERVE RIDERS OF THE UPTOWN BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) SERVICE TRAVELING TO JOBS HEALTH CARE AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SERVICES WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES. PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR THE REGIONAL TRANSIT FARE COLLECTION SYSTEM PROJECT WILL REPLACE METROS CURRENT Q-CARD SYSTEM AND SOME OF THE LEGACY SYSTEMS USED BY METRO AND OTHER REGIONAL TRANSIT PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT THE HOUSTON AREA. THE NEW SYSTEM WILL PROVIDE VARIOUS PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR PATRONS AND INTEGRATE A ROBUST SALES NETWORK THAT WILL ALLOW CUSTOMERS TO PURCHASE MEDIA AND RELOAD VALUE TO THEIR ACCOUNTS USING CASH CREDIT OR DEBIT. MOBILE PAYMENT INTEGRATION WILL ALSO BE EXPANDED DURING THE PROJECT. ADDITIONALLY THE NEW FARE SYSTEM WILL PROVIDE FOR INTEGRATION AND INTEROPERABILITY WITH REGIONAL PARTNER SYSTEMS PROVIDING A SEAMLESS FARE EXPERIENCE FOR CUSTOMERS WHEN TRAVELING THROUGHOUT THE REGION. THE PROJECT WILL RESULT IN UPDATING OR REPLACING LEGACY SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING TICKET VENDING MACHINES AND VALIDATORS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE AWARD WILL ASSIST IN: (A) FUNDING THE RECONFIGURATION AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL BUS BAYS PARKING SPACES AND A BUS CANOPY AT THE WEST BELLFORT PARK AND RIDE FACILITY. WITHIN THE EXISTING FOOTPRINT OF THE PARK AND RIDE LOT SURFACE PARKING WILL BE EXPANDED TO MAXIMIZE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND IMPROVE PATRONS ACCESS SAFETY AND SECURITY. PHASED CONSTRUCTION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE BUS CANOPY WILL ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUATION OF NORMAL BUS OPERATIONS AND SAFE AND EFFICIENT PATRON VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION. AND (B) PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR REPLACING METROS CURRENT Q-CARD SYSTEM AND SOME OF THE LEGACY SYSTEMS USED BY METRO AND OTHER REGIONAL TRANSIT PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT THE HOUSTON AREA. THE NEW SYSTEM WILL ALSO PROVIDE VARIOUS PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR PATRONS AND INTEGRATE A ROBUST SALES NETWORK THAT WILL ALLOW CUSTOMERS TO PURCHASE MEDIA AND RELOAD VALUE TO THEIR ACCOUNTS USING CASH CREDIT OR DEBIT. MOBILE PAYMENT INTEGRATION WILL ALSO BE EXPANDED DURING THE PROJECT.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE RECONFIGURATION/CONSTRUCTION OF WEST BELLFORT PARK RIDE LOT WITHIN THE EXISTING FOOTPRINT WILL SERVE TO MEET THE INCREASING DEMAND FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT PUBLIC TRANSIT FOR COMMUTERS IN SOUTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY AND FORT BEND COUNTY. THE IMPROVEMENTS WILL PROVIDE SUFFICIENT PARKING AT THE SITE TO ACCOMMODATE CURRENT AND NEAR-TERM DEMAND AND REPLACE FACILITIES THAT HAVE REACHED THE END OF THEIR USEFUL LIFE. THE EXPECTED USEFUL LIFE OF THE CONCRETE GARAGE TO BE CONSTRUCTED IS APPROXIMATELY 30-40 YEARS DEPENDING ON THE LEVEL OF MAINTENANCE. CARS ILLEGALLY PARKED THROUGHOUT THE LOT DUE TO OVERCAPACITY CREATING UNSAFE CONDITIONS FOR PEDESTRIANS AND VEHICLES WILL BE ADDRESSED AND CORRECTED.THE NEW FARE COLLECTION SYSTEM WILL PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL ALLOW FOR CONSISTENCY THROUGHOUT THE TRANSIT PAYMENT ECOSYSTEM IN THE HOUSTON AREA. OPEN PAYMENTS WILL ALLOW RIDERS TO ENJOY EASY PAYMENT METHODS USING PAYMENT ITEMS THEY CURRENTLY USE FOR OTHER PURCHASES SUCH AS CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS MOBILE PAYMENTS ELECTRONIC WALLET PAYMENT (GOOGLE PAY AND APPLE PAY) PAYPAL AS WELL AS MULTIPLE WAYS TO DEAL WITH CASH. THE SYSTEM WILL PROVIDE CONSISTENCY AMONG MACHINES AND CUSTOMER INTERFACES WITH CLEAR MESSAGING AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION WITH OTHER TRANSIT SERVICES SUCH AS PARKING HIGHWAY TOLLS AND MICRO-TRANSIT SERVICES. CUSTOMERS WILL ALSO ENJOY IMPROVED SERVICE DELIVERY THROUGH FASTER BOARDING SHORTER DWELL TIMES AND STREAMLINING THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE. THE ENHANCED FARE COLLECTION SYSTEM CAN ALSO COLLECT VALUABLE INFORMATION ABOUT CUSTOMER USAGE AND BEHAVIOR THROUGH ELECTRONIC VALIDATION OF ALL FARE MEDIA INCLUDING MOBILE AND PAPER MEDIA THAT CAN HELP IMPROVE SERVICES. THE NEW SYSTEM WILL ALSO FACILITATE REGIONAL INTEROPERABILITY AND ALLOW REGIONAL TRANSIT PROVIDERS TO INTERCONNECT SERVICES SHARE INFORMATION AND PROVIDE A SEAMLESS PAYMENT EXPERIENCE FOR THE CUSTOMER.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BENEFICIARIES OF THE TWO PROJECTS WILL BE THE POPULACE OF THE HOUSTON METRO TRANSIT SERVICE AREA AND LOCAL AREA COMMUTERS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY | $10.0M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION WILL PROGRAM $5924200 IN SECTION 5324 EMERGENCY RELIEF RESILIENCE FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND WHICH WILL ALLOW HOUSTON METRO TO CONSTRUCT THE EMERGENCY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (ECS) CENTER.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: HOUSTON METRO WILL UTILIZE EMERGENCY RELIEF RESILIENCE FUNDS TO PURCHASE LAND CENTRALLY LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN HOUSTON. AN EMERGENCY COMMUNITIES SERVICE CENTER WILL BE CONSTRUCTED ON THIS PROPERTY AND A CRUCIAL FUNCTION OF THE PROPOSED ECS CENTER WILL BE USED TO STAGE AN EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER (EOC) FOR POLICE MOBILIZATION NEEDS IN DOWNTOWN HOUSTON AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: EXPECTED OUTCOMES:HOUSTON METRO PROPOSES TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY AT 1910 FANNIN STREET AND CONSTRUCT A NEW ECS CENTER WITH SIX-LEVEL PARKING GARAGE INCLUDING THE ROOF; A 4000 GROSS SQUARE-FOOT (GSF) METROLIFT OFFICE ALONG ST. JOSEPH PARKWAY; AND A 20000 GSF METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT (PD) FACILITY AND 9000 GSF EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER ALONG MAIN STREET. METRO PDS ACCESS WILL BE ALONG PIERCE STREET AND METRO BUS PARKING AND PUBLIC ACCESS WILL BE ALONG FANNIN STREET. THE PROJECT WILL ENHANCE METROS CURRENT EMERGENCY RESPONSIVENESS BY PROVIDING A STRATEGICALLY DESIGNED LOCATION FOR POLICE OPERATIONS DISPATCH CUSTOMER SERVICE AND METROLIFT CALL CENTERS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: METROS PROJECT WILL BENEFIT THE HOUSTON UZA AND THE ENTIRE GREATER HOUSTON AREA AS A DEDICATED EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER THAT IS CENTRALLY LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN HOUSTON. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES:; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THERE ARE NO PLANNED SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS GRANT APPLICATION. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY | $5.9M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: AMARILLO CITY TRANSIT (ACT) PROVIDES BOTH FIXED ROUTE AND PARA-TRANSIT SERVICES. THIS GRANT AIMS TO SUPPORT THE FUNDING OF THESE OPERATIONS INCLUDING MAINTENANCE COSTS TO ENSURE THE RELIABILITY OF VEHICLES USED FOR THESE SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY THE GRANT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO FUTURE BUS REPLACEMENTS FOR BOTH FIXED ROUTE AND PARATRANSIT AS WELL AS SUPPORT EDUCATION/TRAINING OF STAFF AND SECURITY INITIATIVES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THESE FUNDS WILL GO TOWARDS OPERATING (FIXED ROUTE AND PARATRANSIT) PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE BUS REPLACEMENTS SECURITY AND EDUCATION/TRAINING.ACTS PLAN TO MEET THE 1% SECURITY EXPENDITURE BY INSTALLING BADGE READERS THROUGHOUT ITS ADMINISTRATIVE/MAINTENANCE FACILITY.ALTHOUGH THESE VEHICLES HAVE NOT YET REACHED THE END OF THEIR USEFUL LIFE ACT IS COMMITTED TO MEETING ALL APPLICABLE DISPOSITION REQUIREMENTS WHEN THESE VEHICLES REACH THEIR END OF LIFE. PROACTIVELY ACT IS ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR FUTURE BUS REPLACEMENTS ENSURING THAT ITS ASSETS REMAIN IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR PER ITS TAM PLAN. AFTER THE CITYS INSURANCE COVERED THE VEHICLE ACT COULD NOT DISPOSE THE VEHICLE THROUGH AUCTION AS IS. INSTEAD ACT RETAINED THE VEHICLE AND REPURPOSED IT FOR SPARE PARTS. THESE SPARE PARTS HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED EXPENSES THAT WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE BEEN INCURRED USING FEDERAL FUNDS. THE VEHICLE WAS SENT TO AUCTION AS SCRAP WITH NO TITLE IN SEPTEMBER 2023 (DOCUMENTATION HAS BEEN UPLOADED). TO REPLACE PART OF FIXED ROUTE FLEET. BUY TWO (2) REPLACEMENT 30 BUSES. THE FINAL QUANTITY WILL DEPEND ON THE COST PER VEHICLE.VEHICLES BEING REPLACED:O(8435) VIN#: 4UZADSDT9HCJB1253/ AGE: 7 YEARS/ MILEAGE: 269010 (AS OF 2/16/24)O(8436) VIN#: 4UZADSDT3HCJB1250/ AGE: 7 YEARS/ MILEAGE: 65870 THE ORIGINAL USEFUL LIFE OF THE ABOVE VEHICLES BEING REPLACED IS 350000 MILES/ 10 YEARS.*THE 32 BUS THAT WAS TOTALED HAS A NET BOOK VALUE AS OF JULY 2023 OF $84277THE EXPECTED USEFUL LIFE OF THE NEW VEHICLES IS 500000 MILES/ 14 YEARS (30 FT).TO REPLACE PART OF PARATRANSIT FLEET. THE FINAL QUANTITY WILL DEPEND ON THE COST PER BUS.VEHICLES BEING REPLACED: O(8870) VIN#: 1FDFE4FSXBDA29587 AGE: 14 YEARS MILEAGE: 119181 (AS OF 2/16/24)O(9005) VIN# 1FDFE4FNXNDC03141 AGE: 3 YEARS MILEAGE: 93482 (AS OF 2/16/24)O(9006) VIN# 1FDFE4FN1NDC03139 AGE: 3 YEARS MILEAGE: 102211 (AS OF 2/16/24)*THE CURRENT USEFUL LIFE OF THESE VEHICLES IS 200000/ 7 YEARS.THE EXPECTED USEFUL LIFE OF THE NEW VEHICLES IS 200000 MILES/ 7YEARS (30 FT).; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE TO CONTINUE RUNNING OPERATIONS; BY ASSISTING WITH OPERATING PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND EDUCATION/TRAINING INITIATIVES. THESE FUNDS WILL ALLOW ACT TO CONTINUE TO WORK TOWARDS IMPROVING SERVICE AFTER THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF THE REDUCTION IN SERVICE DUE TO COVID-19. THE ADDITION OF ON-DEMAND SERVICES WILL INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF SERVICES AND IMPROVE CONNECTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. LASTLY THESE FUNDS WILL ALLOW ACT TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP STAFF MEMBERS THROUGH EDUCATION/TRAINING AND ENHANCE SECURITY AT ITS ADMIN/MAINTENANCE FACILITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: AMARILLO COMMUNITY ACT RIDERS AND AMARILLO CITY TRANSIT EMPLOYEES.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF AMARILLO | $4.6M | — |
| PURPOSE AND ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: GULF COAST TRANSIT DISTRICT (GCTD) IS APPLYING FOR FFY 2021 SECTION 5307 ARP FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $2900735 REPRESENTING 100% FEDERAL SHARE OF THE TOTAL ELIGIBLE AMOUNT. THIS APPLICATION UTILIZES ARP FUNDING TO PREVENT PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO CORONAVIRUS. THE APPLICATION SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES OPERATIONS (INCLUDING PM) EXPENSES.THE SPLIT LETTERS DATED 04/08/2021 AND 07/07/2021 ARE ATTACHED IN TRAMS. THEY SHOW THE FOLLOWING BREAKDOWN OF ARP FUNDS ALLOCATED TO GULF COAST TRANSIT DISTRICT:TEXAS CITY TEXAS $620314LAKE JACKSON-ANGLETON TEXAS $280421HOUSTON TEXAS SUB ALLOCATION TO GULF COAST $2000000EXPECTED OUTCOMES AND INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THESE FUNDS WILL ALLOW GCTD TO CONTINUE OPERATING SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY DURING THE PANDEMIC. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/ATHE RECIPIENT AGREES THAT IF IT RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) OR THROUGH A PASS-THROUGH ENTITY THROUGH THE ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT A DIFFERENT FEDERAL AGENCY OR INSURANCE PROCEEDS FOR ANY PORTION OF A PROJECT ACTIVITY APPROVED FOR FTA FUNDING UNDER THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IT WILL PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO FTA AND REIMBURSE FTA FOR ANY FEDERAL SHARE THAT DUPLICATES FUNDING PROVIDED BY FEMA ANOTHER FEDERAL AGENCY OR AN INSURANCE COMPANY.PER THE ARP ACT THE PROJECTS IN THIS APPLICATION ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE PROGRAMMED IN THE LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN OR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.GCTD DOES NOT FEEL THE 1% IS NECESSARY FOR SECURITY EXPENDITURES GIVEN WHAT WE HAVE ALREADY ACCOMPLISHED (LOCKING DOWN CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FENCING IN BUS FLEET ETC..) AND WHAT WE WILL BE ADDING IN THE NEAR FUTURE (HD SECURITY CAMERAS FOR THE BUILDING AND PARKING LOT(S).THIS FUNDING WILL BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH CARES ACT FUNDING (TX-2021-050-00) WHICH WOULD BE INSUFFICIENT TO COVER THE EXPENDITURES DURING THE TIME PERIOD. THERE ARE NO PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ITEMS VALUED OVER $5000.PRE AWARD AUTHORITY WILL BE USED ON OPERATING EXPENSES STARTING 1/1/2021. THE AMOUNT WILL BE SHOWN IN THE INITIAL FFR. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | GULF COAST TRANSIT DISTRICT | $2.9M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS GRANT REQUEST IS FOR FY2020 SECTION 5307 FUNDS IN THE AUTHORIZED AMOUNT OF $2283505 ALLOCATED BY TXDOTTHE REQUESTED $2283505 WILL BE USED TO ASSIST THE SAN MARCOS UZA ON ELIGIBLE OPERATING COST FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1 2023 - SEPTEMBER 30 2026. THESE FUNDS WILL BE MATCHED WITH STATE AND LOCAL DOLLARS TO MEET THE 50% REQUIREMENT. THE SCOPE OF WORK OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDES FIXED ROUTE COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT AND COMMUTER BUS SERVICE FROM SAN MARCOS TO AUSTIN. OPERATING ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED TO SUSTAIN THE CURRENT LEVEL OF SERVICE AND INCREASE SERVICE RELIABILITY AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE CITIZENS OF SAN MARCOS WHO HAVE COME TO RELY UPON TRANSIT SERVICES IN THE REGION. FUNDING EXPENSES FOR SERVICES DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ALLOW THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS TO ALLOCATE RESOURCES MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY.THE SPLIT LETTER DATED JULY 13 2020 IS ATTACHED TO THIS APPLICATION IN THE APPLICATION DETAILS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS WILL USE THESE FUNDS ON ELIGIBLE OPERATING EXPENSES FOR FY 2024 - 2026. THE CITY WILL USE THESE FUNDS TO CONTRACT WITH CAPITAL AREA RURAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS UNDER AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. THE ACTIVITIES DO INCLUDE EXPENSES IN WAGES SALARIES. BENEFITS FUEL AND LUBE TIRES SUPPLIES UTILITIES ETC.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOME WILL BE PROVIDING THE SAN MARCOS UZA WITH A PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM. WITH THIS GRANT THE SAN MARCOS TRANSIT SYSTEM AIMS TO MAINTAIN A HIGH LEVEL OF SERVICE RELIABILITY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WHICH MAY REQUIRE INVESTING IN MAINTENANCE MODERNIZATION AND UPGRADES OF TRANSIT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE AN IMPROVEMENT IN TRANSIT SERVICES TO MEET GROWING DEMAND WHICH MAY INVOLVE INCREASING OPERATING EXPENSES TO SUPPORT ROUTES EXTENDED OPERATING HOURS OR ENHANCED AMENITIES.THESE BUSES CAN IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO RELY ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING THOSE WITHOUT PERSONAL VEHICLES PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THOSE LIVING IN AREAS WITH LIMITED TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS. BY PROVIDING AN ALTERNATIVE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION BUSES CAN HELP ALLEVIATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION PARTICULARLY IN URBAN AREAS WHERE TRAFFIC JAMS ARE COMMON. THEY CONTRIBUTE TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BY REDUCING THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUAL CARS ON THE ROAD THUS LOWERING OVERALL EMISSIONS AND CARBON FOOTPRINT. THE PIRCHASE OF THESE BUSES CAN CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BY CONNECTING PEOPLE TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE INVESTMENT IN THESE BUSES PROMOTE A CULTURE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION USAGE ENCOURAGING MORE PEOPLE TO CHOOSE BUSES OVER PERSONAL VEHICLES FOR THEIR DAILY COMMUTE OR TRAVEL NEEDS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: SAN MARCOS URBANIZED AREA; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NO SUB RECIPIENTS ARE EXPECTED ON THIS AWARD AT THIS TIME. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF SAN MARCOS | $2.3M | — |
| BEAUMONT FY20 SEC 5307 FLEX FUNDS STBGP BUS PURCHASE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF BEAUMONT | $1.0M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS TO OUR EXISTING FIXED ROUTE BUS STOP LOCATIONS WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA. SPECIFICALLY WE PLAN TO ACQUIRE PASSENGER AMENITIES/BUS PASSENGER SHELTERS WHICH WILL BE STRATEGICALLY PLACED THROUGHOUT OUR SERVICE AREA WITHIN THE EXISTING PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: WITH THE AWARDED FUNDS WE WILL INITIATE THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE PASSENGER AMENITIES/BUS PASSENGER SHELTERS FOLLOWED BY THEIR INSTALLATION IN STRATEGIC LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT OUR SERVICE AREA. THE PROJECT TIMELINE WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS AND THE COORDINATION REQUIRED WITH RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS AWARD FUNDING AWARD WILL RESULT IN SEVERAL POSITIVE OUTCOMES OUR COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM:1. ENHANCED PASSENGER EXPERIENCE: BY INSTALLING SHELTERS AT BUS STOPS WE WILL PROVIDE PASSENGERS WITH COMFORTABLE AND CONVENIENT WAITING AREAS PROTECTING THEM FROM INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS SUCH AS RAIN SUN OR EXTREME TEMPERATURES. THIS WILL IMPROVE THE OVERALL EXPERIENCE FOR PASSENGERS MAKING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION A MORE ATTRACTIVE AND RELIABLE OPTION.2. INCREASED RIDERSHIP: THE PRESENCE OF PASSENGER AMENITIES/BUS PASSENGER SHELTERS IS EXPECTED TO ATTRACT MORE RIDERS TO OUR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. THE PROVISION OF SHELTERED WAITING AREAS WILL MAKE WAITING FOR THE BUS MORE COMFORTABLE AND APPEALING ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUALS TO CHOOSE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OVER PRIVATE VEHICLES. THIS INCREASE IN RIDERSHIP WILL HELP REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY.3. IMPROVED ACCESSIBILITY: THE STRATEGIC PLACEMENT OF THE SHELTERS THROUGHOUT OUR SERVICE AREA WILL ENSURE THAT BUS STOPS ARE EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO A WIDE RANGE OF INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING THOSE WITH DISABILITIES SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY. BY PROVIDING A SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT WE WILL PROMOTE INCLUSIVITY AND EQUAL ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.4. SAFETY AND SECURITY: THE PRESENCE OF SHELTERS AT BUS STOPS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF PASSENGERS. THE ENCLOSED STRUCTURES CAN ACT AS A DETERRENT TO POTENTIAL CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES PROVIDING A SENSE OF SECURITY FOR PASSENGERS WAITING FOR THEIR BUS. THIS WILL CREATE A SAFER ENVIRONMENT FOR BOTH PASSENGERS AND TRANSIT OPERATORS.5. COMMUNITY INTEGRATION: THE INSTALLATION OF PASSENGER AMENITIES/BUS PASSENGER SHELTERS IN THE EXISTING PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY WILL SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATE THESE IMPROVEMENTS INTO THE COMMUNITY. BY ENHANCING THE VISUAL APPEAL AND FUNCTIONALITY OF OUR BUS STOPS WE CONTRIBUTE TO THE OVERALL AESTHETICS OF THE NEIGHBORHOODS AND FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY PRIDE.6. ECONOMIC BENEFITS: A RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM HAS NUMEROUS ECONOMIC BENEFITS FOR THE COMMUNITY. BY IMPROVING OUR BUS STOPS AND ENCOURAGING INCREASED RIDERSHIP WE CAN REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION DECREASE THE DEMAND FOR PARKING SPACES AND LOWER INDIVIDUAL TRANSPORTATION COSTS. THIS CAN LEAD TO ECONOMIC SAVINGS FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES WHILE ALSO REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THE AWARDED FUNDING ARE:PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PASSENGERS: THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES ARE THE INDIVIDUALS WHO RELY ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR THEIR DAILY COMMUTING NEEDS. PASSENGERS WILL BENEFIT FROM THE ENHANCED WAITING AREAS WHICH PROVIDE SHELTER FROM ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS INCREASED SAFETY AND IMPROVED ACCESSIBILITY. THIS INCLUDES ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS STUDENTS WORKERS SENIORS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THOSE WITH LIMITED MOBILITY.LOCAL RESIDENTS: THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BUS STOPS WILL HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS. ACCESSIBLE AND WELL-DESIGNED BUS STOPS CONTRIBUTE TO THE OVERALL LIVABILITY OF A COMMUNITY MAKING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION A MORE ATTRACTIVE OPTION. THIS CAN LEAD TO REDUCED TRAFFIC CONGESTION DECREASED AIR POLLUTION AND IMPROVED MOBILITY OPTIONS FOR RESIDENTS WHICH ULTIMATELY CONTRIBUTE TO A HEALTHIER AND MORE SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT.BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC SECTORS: A RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM BENEFITS THE LOCAL ECONOMY BY INCREASING ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES AND REDUCING TRANSPORTATION COSTS FOR WORKERS. THE PRESENCE OF WELL-DESIGNED BUS STOPS CAN ATTRACT MORE PEOPLE TO USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BENEFITING LOCAL BUSINESSES LOCATED NEAR THESE STOPS. ADDITIONALLY REDUCED TRAFFIC CONGESTION CAN IMPROVE THE FLOW OF GOODS AND SERVICES ENHANCING THE OVERALL ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF THE REGION.LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND GCRPC: THE IMPROVEMENTS FUNDED BY THIS AWARD ALIGN WITH THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF OUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND TRANSPORTATION AGENCY. ENHANCING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRIBUTES TO OUR MISSION OF PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS REDUCING CONGESTION AND IMPROVING THE OVERALL TRANSPORTATION NETWORK. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND ADVOCACY GROUPS: COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND ADVOCACY GROUPS FOCUSED ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ACCESSIBILITY AND SOCIAL EQUITY WILL ALSO BENEFIT FROM THESE IMPROVEMENTS. THE INSTALLATION OF PASSENGER AMENITIES/BUS PASSENGER SHELTERS ALIGNS WITH THEIR GOALS OF IMPROVING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE ADVOCATING FOR THE RIGHTS OF TRANSIT USERS AND FOSTERING INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | GOLDEN CRESCENT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION | $187K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDING TO CONTINUE PROVIDING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE CITIZENS OF ROUND ROCK. THE TRANSIT SERVICES PROVIDED WILL BE COMMUTER/JOB ACCESS REVERSE COMMUTE FROM ROUND ROCK TO AUSTIN THROUGH EXPRESS OR FIXED ROUTE SERVICE . THE FUNDING WILL ALSO PROVIDE FOR A NEW OPTION FOR THE COMMUNITY MOBILITY-ON -DEMAND SERVICES (MOD) AND ADA TRANSPORTATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE CITY WILL OFFER COMMUTER/EXPRESS SERVICES FROM ROUND ROCK TO AUSTIN AND RETURN MAKING CONNECTIONS FOR REGIONAL TRAVEL BETWEEN THE TWO COMMUNITIES. THE MOD SERVICE WILL BE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND WILL ALSO PROVIDE MORE ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE UNABLE TO USE THE FIXED ROUTES. THIS MEANS THAT THE MOD SERVICE IS EQUALLY AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS WELL AS PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. THE MOD SERVICE WILL BE FULLY ADA COMPLIANT AND PROVIDE ADA SERVICE 3/4 MILE FROM THE FIXED ROUTE. THE MOD SERVICE WILL BE ACCESSIBLE IN TERMS OF REQUESTING A RIDE (VIA PHONE OR APP) BOARDING THE VEHICLE ALIGHTING THE VEHICLE AND SERVICE CANNOT BE DENIED FOR A PERSON WITH DISABILITIES DUE TO CAPACITY CONSTRAINTS. THE SERVICE WILL OPERATE ON THE SAME DATES AND TIMES AS THE EXPRESS/COMMUTER ROUTES WITHIN THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK. THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK DOES NOT PROVIDED THE SERVICE DIRECTLY BUT WILL CONTRACT WITH A SERVICE PROVIDER TO OPERATE UNDER A FULL TURNKEY CONTRACT. THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK WILL ALSO OFFER REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS TO ENSURE OUR PROGRAM IS ACCESSIBLE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE FIXED ROUTE/COMMUTER BUS SERVICE IS DESIGNED TO CONTINUE TO MEET THE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS OF ROUND ROCK TO ACCESS EMPLOYMENT EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES MEDICAL SERVICES ALONG WITH PROVIDING REGIONAL TRANSIT SERVICES COMMUTER AND EXPRESS SERVICE INTO AND OUT OF AUSTIN.THE BENEFITS OF THE MOD SERVICE WILL EXPAND ACCESS TO MOBILITY ELIMINATE TRANSPORTATION AS A BARRIER PROVIDE LOCALIZED MOBILITY PROVIDE FIRST AND LAST MILE CONNECTIONS TO/FROM THE FIXED NETWORK CONNECTING JOBS AND HOUSING. THIS SERVICE WILL ALSO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES SO THAT THEY MAY LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. THIS PROJECT WILL ALLOW PERSONS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SCHEDULE A RIDE FOR SAME DAY SERVICES. ; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: TO PROVIDE QUALITY AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE CITIZENS OF ROUND ROCK. TO MAKE REGIONAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SMALL URBAN RURAL AND THE LARGER URBAN AREAS. IT IS THE INTENT TO SERVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC WHICH INCLUDES OLDER AMERICANS PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND THE WORKFORCE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF ROUND ROCK | $1.0M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO COVER CAPITAL AND OPERATING COSTS FOR THE EXISTING BUS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THE NON FIXED-ROUTE ADA / PARATRANSIT SERVICE SAFETY AND SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS FOR BUS BUS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE EXPENSES AND SAFETY AND SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS FOR RAIL; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: CAPITAL AND OPERATING EXPENSES RELATED TO THE EXISTING BUS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THE NON FIXED-ROUTE ADA / PARATRANSIT SERVICE NEW SAFETY AND SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS FOR BUS BUS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE EXPENSES AND NEW SAFETY AND SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS FOR RAIL; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: IMPROVE EFFICIENCIES AND SERVICE LEVELS FOR THE EXISTING FIXED-ROUTE BUS SYSTEM THE COMMUTER RAIL SERVICE AND THE NON FIXED-ROUTE ADA / PARATRANSIT SERVICE; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: COMMUTERS USING THE DCTA SYSTEM; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | DENTON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $6.3M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: DCTA IS THE DIRECT RECIPIENT FOR FY20 SECTION 5339 FORMULA FUNDING FOR THE DENTON-LEWISVILLE UZA IN THE AMOUNT OF $538298. DCTA WILL UTILIZE THESE FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT NEW TECHNOLOGY (UNDER INTRODUCTION OF NEW TECHNOLOGY ELIGIBILITY). THE PROJECT INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO REAL-TIME BUS ARRIVAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO PASSENGERS THROUGH ELECTRONIC DISPLAYS AT BUS STOPS AS WELL AS AUTOMATED INFORMATION FOR TRAVELERS AT DCTAS JOINT BUS/RAIL FACILITIES. THIS PROJECT REQUIRES A 20% LOCAL MATCH. DCTA WILL UTILIZE LOCAL SALES TAX REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $134575 AS THE FUNDS FOR LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENTS.ATTACHMENTS:- PROJECT REFERENCED IN THE TIP- NCTCOG SPLIT LETTER; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRANSIT RELATED TECHNOLOGY; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: IMPROVE ORGANIZATION EFFICIENCY AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: DCTA CUSTOMERS (COMMUTERS); SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | DENTON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $538K | — |
| CCRTA GRANTS FOR BUSES AND BUS FACILITIES DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM (5339B) FY 2019 CAPITAL | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CORPUS CHRISTI REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $7.2M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNDING IS TO PROVIDE CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT AND REHABILITATION OF PROJECTS OF HIGH-INTENSITY FIXED GUIDEWAY AND BUS SYSTEMS TO HELP TRANSIT AGENCIES MAINTAIN ASSETS IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THIS FUNDING WILL BE USED FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE WORK ALONG THE TRINITY RAILWAY EXPRESS (TRE) CORRIDOR IN TARRANT COUNTY.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: INCREASED TRANSIT CAPACITY IMPROVED CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PASSENGER INFORMATION ENHANCED MOBILITY FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS AND SUPPORT FOR SAFE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS DURING THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: TRINITY METRO CUSTOMERS WORLD CUP VISITORS REGIONAL RESIDENTS EMPLOYERS EVENT ATTENDEES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH TRINITY METROS SERVICE AREA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $6.6M | — |
| LONGVIEW FY20 SEC 5307 CARES ACT- OPERATING BUS REPLACEMENT ADA PARATRANSIT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF LONGVIEW | $3.8M | — |
| THIS APPLICATION IS TO REQUEST SECTION 5339 DISCRETIONARY BUS AND BUS FACILITIES FUNDS APPORTIONED TO THE GALVESTON TX UZA IN THE AMOUNT OF $1060000. FUNDING WAS COMPETITIVELY AWARDED UNDER THE FY 2021 BUSES AND BUS FACILITIES PROGRAM DISCRETIONARY ID D2022-BUSC-063PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF 4 REPLACEMENT VEHICLES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING/CERTIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: 4 BUSES WILL BE REPLACED AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING/CERTIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS FOR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS BUSES WILL BE PROVIDED.EXPECTED OUTCOMES: OVER 95% OF LPG IS PRODUCED IN NORTH AMERICA AND FUELS OVER 21 MILLION VEHICLES WORLDWIDE WITH JUST UNDER 300000 VEHICLES IN THE US ARE LPG FUELED. LPG HAS THE MOST ABUNDANT REFUELING INFRASTRUCTURE OF ANY ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND IS THE THIRD MOST COMMENT ENGINE FUEL BEHIND DIESEL AND GASOLINE. LPG IS STORED AT LOW PRESSURE REQUIRING MINIMAL ELECTRICAL POWER TO DISPENSE AS REQUIRED BY CNG OR ELECTRIC BUSES. IT HAS A NARROW FLAMMABILITY RANGE AND THE FUEL TANKS FOR LPG VEHICLES ARE 20 TIMES MORE PUNCTURE RESISTANT THAN GASOLINE FUELED VEHICLES. LPG IS READILY AVAILABLE ECONOMICAL SAFE AND AFFORDABLE FOR A CLEAN-BURNING ALTERNATIVE FUEL. HISTORICALLY LPG HAS BEEN LESS EXPENSIVE BY 30%-50% THAN GASOLINE AND WITHOUT THE HIGH INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS OF CNG AND/OR ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT. JUST BY BURNING A CLEANER FUEL IN THE ENGINE IS IN DIRECT CORRELATION TO LOWERING MAINTENANCE COSTS OF VEHICLES. HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLES VEHICLES THAT DRIVER 25-50000 MILES A YEAR SUCH AS ISLAND TRANSIT OFFER THE BIGGEST RETURN ON INVESTMENT IN MAINTENANCE COSTS ALONE. CURRENTLY ISLAND TRANSIT SPENDS AN ESTIMATED 52% OF ITS FTA APPORTIONMENT ON MAINTENANCE ALONE AND STILL REQUIRES ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FROM STATE DOT FUNDS FOR MAINTENANCE COSTS. FOR FY 2022 ISLAND TRANSIT PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE EXPENSE IS FORECASTED AT $1149875 WHICH WOULD INCLUDES FEDERAL FUNDS AND MATCHING REQUIREMENTS. BY TRANSITIONING TO LPG ISLAND TRANSIT EXPECTS TO REDUCE MAINTENANCE COSTS BY 20% THE FIRST YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF LPG BUSES. BY UTILIZING CLEANER AND THE THIRD MOST ABUNDANT FUEL AVAILABLE ISLAND TRANSIT WILL BEGIN THE TRANSITION TO A CLEANER AND GREEN BURNING FUEL IN LPG. ONE LGP VEHICLE ALONE WHEN COMPARED TO GASOLINE REDUCES GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) BY 24% REDUCES NITROGEN OXIDE (NOX) BY 20% AND REDUCES CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) BY 60 %. WHEN COMPARED TO DIESEL THERE IS 99% FEWER PARTICULATE EMISSIONS AND DPF IS COMPLETELY ELIMINATED. THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT WOULD BE IMMEDIATE WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LPG BUSES ON GALVESTON ISLAND. CARBON EMISSIONS WOULD BE REDUCED IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA AFFECTING THE AIR QUALITY AND THE PUBLIC ESPECIALLY THOSE COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS THAT UTILIZE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. THE EJ POPULATION WOULD SEE AND FEEL THE IMPACT IMMEDIATELY AS WELL BUSES WITH LPG WITH THE EXPECTED REDUCTION IN EMISSIONS ALONE FROM CLEAN BURNING FUEL WOULD HAVE SUBSTANTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS. OVER 25% OF THE POPULATION ON GALVESTON ISLAND IS ESTIMATED NOT TO HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE JUST BY UTILIZING A CLEANER BURNING BENEFITS THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY REDUCING HEALTHCARE COSTS FROM POOR AIR QUALITY. LPG DOES NOT REQUIRE THE SAME AMOUNT OF ENERGY TO STORE/DISPENSE AND MAINTAIN THE INFRASTRUCTURE THAT IS REQUIRED FOR CNG OR ELECTRIC BUSES. AN ESTIMATED MEDIUM SIZE FLEET OF 50-80 UNITS WOULD REQUIRE APPROXIMATELY $700000-$900000 IN DIRECT INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS ALONE FOR CNG. FOR AN ELECTRIC FLEET THE COSTS ARE EVEN GREATER IN THE AREA OF $950000-$1.5 MILLION. THE AMOUNT OF ENERGY NECESSARY FOR STORAGE DISPENSING AND MAINTENANCE EXCEEDS THE COSTS OF LPG FUELED VEHICLES ALONE WITH THE COSTS FOR THE SAME MEDIUM SIZE FLEET ESTIMATED TO BE $50000-$80000 FOR LPG FUELED VEHICLES. WHILE THE MPG ON A LPG FUELED VEHICLE IS LESS THAN A GASOLINE VEHICLE DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE THE TOTAL LBS OF CO2 PRODUCE BY AN LPG FUELED VEHICLE IS 43450 LBS LESS THAN A GASOLINE FUELED VEHICLE. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE IMPACT IS DIRECT AND IMMEDIATE TO THE COMMUNITIES SERVICED THAT ARE TRANSIT DEPENDENT THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO THE TRANSIT AGENCY ITSELF WITH A LOWER OPERATING COSTS AND A HEALTHIER WORKFORCE FROM CLEANER FUELED VEHICLES. SUBRECIPIENTS: NONELOCAL MATCH OF $187839 WILL BE FROM GALVESTON ISLAND TRANSIT CAPITAL FUNDS FUNDING THAT WAS SET ASIDE FOR FLEET REPLACEMENT AS PART OF THE LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENTS. 85% FEDERAL MATCH WILL BE USED FOR BUS PURCHASES SINCE CLEANER FUEL VEHICLES WILL BE ACQUIRED. 80% FEDERAL MATCH WILL BE USED FOR TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. GALVESTON ISLAND TRANSIT (GIT) AS PART OF THE H-GAC MSA OPERATES NOT ONLY IN AN AREA THAT IS IN NON-ATTAINMENT IN REGARDS TO CURRENT OZONE GUIDELINES BUT ALSO ON AN ISLAND THAT IS DESIGNATED AS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA. H-GAC AS PART OF THEIR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN VISION FOR TOMORROW 2035 H-GAC LIST MITIGATION STRATEGIES FOR REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS TO REDUCE ADVERSE EFFECTS TO THE AIR QUALITY OF THE MSA. ALTERNATIVE FUELS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS IS ONE OF THE MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS OF THOSE MITIGATION STRATEGIES. THE CITY OF GALVESTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF 2011 ALSO LISTS SEVERAL MITIGATION STRATEGIES TO ENSURE THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS ARE MET WHILE PROTECTING AND PRESERVING THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE ISLAND. ISLAND TRANSIT HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO IMPLEMENT THESE MITIGATION STRATEGIES BY IMPLEMENTING A BUS REPLACEMENT PROGRAM THAT UTILIZES ALTERNATIVE FUELS. ISLAND TRANSIT WILL BE REQUESTING FUNDING FOR 5-TRANSIT BUSES FUELED BY LPG. GALVESTON ISLAND TRANSIT CONSIDERED OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELED FLEET REPLACEMENT SUCH AS ELECTRIC OR CNG (COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS). HOWEVER THE INITIAL INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS ARE SO PROHIBITIVE FOR SUCH A SMALL URBAN COMMUNITY SUCH AS CITY OF GALVESTON. AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE HIGH AND PROHIBITIVE INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS WAS LPG AND ITS MANY BENEFITS. LPG IS READILY AVAILABLE ON THE ISLAND INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS ARE MINOR IT HAS AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT ON AIR QUALITY AS IT REDUCES EMISSIONS BY HALF AND THE OVERALL COSTS OF THE PROGRAM IS SIMILAR TO GALVESTON ISLAND TRANSIT CURRENT COSTS OF OPERATING A DIESEL FLEET. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF GALVESTON | $956K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: RESEARCH HAS FOUND THAT THE CURRENT VISUALLY IMPAIRED PASSENGER NO LONGER RELIES ON BRAILLE SIGNAGE BUT INSTEAD USES A CELL PHONE TO ACCESS NEEDED INFORMATION. THIS ENVISIONED TECHNOLOGY WILL UTILIZE CODES THAT CAN BE PLACED ON SIGNAGE AT BUS STOPS AND TRANSIT CENTERS WHICH COMMUNICATE TO AN APP ON THE PATRONS CELL PHONE INITIATING A VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF INFORMATION SUCH AS DISTANCE AND DIRECTION TO BUS STOPS AND REAL TIME BUS ARRIVAL TIMES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: VIA WILL CONTRACT WITH A 3RD PARTY PROVIDERS TO A) ESTABLISH QR CODES THAT WILL BE USED IN AN INTEGRATED APP FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED CUSTOMERS AND B) AFFIX THE CODES TO NEW SIGNAGE THAT WILL BE INSTALLED AT OVER 6000 BUS STOPS; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: ONCE IMPLEMENTED THE QR CODE-STYLE TECHNOLOGY WILL ASSIST PASSENGERS ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED WITH NAVIGATING THE VIA SYSTEM. THE APP ALSO PROVIDES THE CAPABILITY OF READING ENCODED INFORMATION IN 33 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES. THIS TECHNOLOGY HAS THE CAPABILITY OF ENHANCING THE OVERALL RIDER EXPERIENCE ACROSS ALL SEGMENTS OF VIAS CUSTOMER BASE. THE VERSATILITY OF THIS INNOVATIVE COMMUNICATION APPROACH PAVES THE WAY FOR VIA TO FURTHER NOTIFY PATRONS IN REAL TIME REGARDING ROUTE DETOURS PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATES ROUTE CHANGES AND UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND VIA CUSTOMERS UTILIZING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | SAN ANTONIO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT | $895K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE GOAL OF THESE TWO AWARDS IS REPLACE OLD BUS SHELTERS AND BENCHES AT VARIOUS STOP LOCATIONS AND PLACE NEW BUS STOP SHELTERS BENCHES AND WASTE RECEPTACLES (AMENITIES) AT NEW LOCATIONS CURRENTLY WITHOUT THESE AMENITIES. IN ADDITION ACT PLANS TO CONSTRUCT ADA ACCESSIBLE PATHWAYS AT NEEDED BUS STOP LOCATIONS. ACT CURRENTLY HAS AT LEAST 4 BUS SHELTERS WITH BENCHES THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED AND AT LEAST 4 PROSPECTIVE LOCATIONS FOR NEW BUS STOP AMENITIES. THIS WILL BE A CONTINUATION OF ACTS BUS SHELTER PROJECT THAT BEGAN IN 2019. DURING THE LAST BUS SHELTER REVITALIZATION PROJECT ACT ADDRESSED AMENITIES AND ADA ACCESSIBLE PATHWAYS AT 11 LOCATIONS WHICH INCLUDED A TOTAL OF 7 NEW LOCATIONS WITH BUS SHELTERS/BENCHES WITH WASTE RECEPTACLES AND 4 NEW LOCATIONS WITH BENCHES WITH WASTE RECEPTACLES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED WITH THESE FUNDS IS PROCURING NEW BUS STOP AMENITIES AND CONSTRUCTING ADA ACCESSIBLE PATHWAYS TO THESE BUS STOP LOCATIONS. ACT STARTED A BUS SHELTER REVITALIZATION PROJECT A FEW YEARS AGO WHERE 7 NEW SHELTERS WERE PLACED AND 12 LOCATIONS WERE MADE ADA ACCESSIBLE. ACT SEEKS TO CONTINUE TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND AMENITIES PROVIDED. IN ADDITION TO THE 12 LOCATIONS THAT WERE MADE ADA ACCESSIBLE THERE ARE OTHER LOCATIONS THAT WILL NEED TO BE ADDRESSED AS WELL. A FEW YEARS AGO ACT CREATED A BUS STOP GUIDELINE PLAN WHICH IT WILL REFERENCE TO HELP DETERMINE WHERE NEW AMENITIES SHOULD BE PLACED. IN ADDITION SOME OTHER MAJOR FACTORS FOR PLACEMENT OF THESE NEW AMENITIES WILL BE THE AMOUNT OF RIDERSHIP REQUESTS PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIVITY LOCATION ETC.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THERE IS CONSTANTLY A REQUEST FOR MORE BUS STOP SHELTERS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES WILL BE INCREASED CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND QUALITY OF SERVICE. THE ACCESSIBLE PATHWAYS WILL ALLOW A SAFER AND MORE EFFICIENT COMMUTE TO ACTS BUS STOPS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES WILL BE OUR CUSTOMERS. THE ACCESSIBLE PATHWAYS WILL ALLOW EASIER ACCESS TO BUS STOPS AND THE BUS SHELTERS WILL PROVIDE SHELTER AND COMFORTABILITY FOR OUR PASSENGER AS THE WAIT FOR THEIR BUS TO ARRIVE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF AMARILLO | $653K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP TRANSIT PLANNING STUDY WILL PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK TO INCREASE RIDERSHIP REDUCE TRAVEL TIMES AND RIGHT-SIZE SERVICE RESUMPTION AND EXPANSION AS THE REGION EMERGES FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THIS STUDY WILL EVALUATE WAYS TO IMPROVE POST-COVID LEVELS OF SERVICE ACROSS FIXED ROUTE/ADA COMMUTER BUS AND PARK AND RIDE IMPROVE DRIVER RETENTION AND EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL OF EXPANDING SERVICE ACROSS DIFFERENT GEOGRAPHIES AND USERS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE PLANNING STUDY WILL EVALUATE SCENARIOS TO RESTORE AND EXPAND FIXED ROUTE/ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICES DEVELOP FIXED ROUTE SCENARIOS EVALUATE AND PRIORITIZE SCENARIOS AND EVALUATE OPTIONS TO RESTORE PLAN AND EXPAND COMMUTER BUS AND PARK-AND-RIDE OPERATIONS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE STUDY WILL EVALUATE HOW PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS CAN BE MOST EFFICIENTLY AND EQUITABLY ALLOCATED POST PANDEMIC AND EXAMINE ANTICIPATED TRANSIT SERVICE LEVELS RIDERSHIP AND TRANSIT TRAVEL TIMES; AS WELL AS EVALUATE WAYS TO IMPROVE TRANSIT SERVICE QUALITY AND FREQUENCY TO ADDITIONAL USERS AND OTHER GEOGRAPHIES.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE POPULACE OF THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP TRANSIT SERVICE AREA WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS STUDY.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP | $400K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: FUNDS ARE TO BE USED ON CAPITAL PROJECTS (NON-PREVENTATIVE ITEMS) TO PURCHASE TROLLEY BUS. THE TROLLEYBUS PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN PROVIDING SUSTAINABLE AND EFFICIENT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS IN TOWNSHIP OF WOODLANDS AND IT CONTRIBUTES TO IMPROVED AIR QUALITY REDUCED TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ONE CABLE CAR CONCEPT RUBBER-TIRE TROLLEY BUSES AND APPARATUSES WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE NEW HOMETOWN MADE PROPANE BASED TROLLEY BUS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT WILL IMPROVE THE TRANSIT ASSETS AT THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP TRANSIT SERVICES. THE NEW TROLLEYS ARE ON PROPANE AND PROPANE IS A CLEAN-BURNING FUEL PRODUCING FEWER EMISSIONS COMPARED TO TRADITIONAL FOSSIL FUELS LIKE GASOLINE OR DIESEL. PROPANE-POWERED TROLLEYS CONTRIBUTE TO REDUCING AIR POLLUTION AND IMPROVING URBAN AIR QUALITY WHICH IS CRUCIAL FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.THEY WILL PROVIDE CLEAN EFFICIENT AND RELIABLE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO BUILDING MORE RESILIENT AND LIVABLE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP. THE TROLLEY BUSES HAVE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS THEY ARE ENERGY EFFICIENT PROVIDE A QUIET OPERATION. THEIR RELIABILITY DURABILITY REDUCED OPERATION COSTS AND PROMOTING AN IMPROVED URBAN LIVABILITY ARE WELL NOTED.THE WOODLAND TROLLEYS PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN PROMOTING TOURISM BY OFFERING VISITORS A CONVENIENT WAY TO EXPLORE THE ATTRACTIONS AND LANDMARKS OF WOODLANDS. TOURISTS CAN HOP ON AND OFF TROLLEYS TO VISIT POPULAR DESTINATIONS LEARN ABOUT THE AREAS HISTORY AND ENJOY THE SCENIC BEAUTY OF THE AREA.DURING SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION SOMETIMES CALLED THE WOODLANDS PAVILION OR AMPHITHEATER TROLLEYS PROVIDE SHUTTLE SERVICES TO TRANSPORT ATTENDEES TO AND FROM DESTINATIONS AND THIS HELPS ALLEVIATE PARKING ISSUES AND ENSURES THAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EASILY ACCESS THE FESTIVITIES WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE POPULACE OF THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP TRANSIT SERVICE AREA AND LOCAL ECONOMY WILL BENEFIT FROM THESE GRANT FUNDS. THEY OFFER RELIABLE AND FREQUENT SERVICE MAKING COMMUTING EASIER AND MORE CONVENIENT FOR PEOPLE TRAVELING TO WORK LEISURE OR OTHER DESTINATIONS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP. IMPROVED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DOES ATTRACT MORE CUSTOMERS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES BY INCREASING ACCESSIBILITY AND FOOT TRAFFIC IN COMMERCIAL AREAS SERVED BY TROLLEYBUS ROUTES. THEY PROVIDE AN EFFICIENT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RESIDENTS REDUCING RELIANCE ON PERSONAL VEHICLES AND CUTTING DOWN ON AIR POLLUTION. THE TOWNSHIP OF WOODLANDS TROLLEYBUS INFRASTRUCTURE DEMONSTRATES A COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND CAN LEAD TO LONG-TERM COST SAVINGS BY REDUCING THE TOWNSHIPS CARBON FOOTPRINTTROLLEY BUSES IN WOODLAND TOWNSHIP PROMOTES COMMUNITY COHESION BY SERVING AS A FOCAL POINT FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND INTERACTION. RESIDENTS GATHERING AT TROLLEY BUS STOPS FOSTERS A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL CONNECTION AND ENABLES PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO INTERACT AND ENGAGE WITH ONE ANOTHER PROMOTING SOCIAL INCLUSION AND COHESION WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP | $353K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ENHANCE THE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND GENERATE ADDITIONAL REVENUE FOR OUR URBAN TRANSIT PROGRAM SERVING VICTORIA TRANSIT BY INSTALLING ADVANCED PASSENGER INFORMATION SYSTEMS ON OUR BUSES. THESE SYSTEMS WILL INCLUDE MONITORS THAT PROVIDE REAL-TIME INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENTS AND IMPORTANT PASSENGER NOTICES ALIGNING WITH ADA REQUIREMENTS TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL PASSENGERS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE PROJECT WILL BEGIN WITH THE PROCUREMENT PHASE WHERE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) WILL BE DRAFTED AND ISSUED TO SOLICIT BIDS FROM QUALIFIED VENDORS FOR THE PASSENGER INFORMATION SYSTEMS. PROPOSALS WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON COST QUALITY ADA COMPLIANCE AND VENDOR EXPERIENCE AND THE BEST VENDOR WILL BE SELECTED. FOLLOWING PROCUREMENT THE INSTALLATION PHASE WILL COMMENCE WITH PILOT TESTING WHERE THE SYSTEM WILL BE INSTALLED AND TESTED ON A SMALL NUMBER OF BUSES TO IDENTIFY ANY ISSUES AND GATHER INITIAL FEEDBACK. AFTER SUCCESSFUL PILOT TESTING THE SYSTEM WILL BE FULLY DEPLOYED ACROSS THE ENTIRE FLEET OF URBAN BUSES SERVING VICTORIA TRANSIT ENSURING MINIMAL DISRUPTION TO REGULAR SERVICE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVANCED PASSENGER INFORMATION SYSTEMS ON VICTORIA TRANSITS URBAN BUSES IS ANTICIPATED TO DELIVER SEVERAL KEY OUTCOMES:1. ENHANCED PASSENGER EXPERIENCE: PASSENGERS WILL BENEFIT FROM REAL-TIME STOP INFORMATION MAKING THEIR TRAVEL MORE CONVENIENT AND REDUCING UNCERTAINTY ABOUT THEIR JOURNEYS. THE SYSTEM WILL ALSO PROVIDE IMPORTANT NOTICES AND UPDATES ENSURING PASSENGERS ARE WELL-INFORMED.2. INCREASED REVENUE: THE INCLUSION OF ADVERTISING ON THE MONITORS WILL GENERATE ADDITIONAL REVENUE WHICH WILL BE REINVESTED INTO THE TRANSIT PROGRAM TO ENHANCE SERVICES AND OPERATIONS.3. IMPROVED ACCESSIBILITY: THE NEW SYSTEMS WILL COMPLY WITH ADA STANDARDS ENSURING THAT ALL PASSENGERS INCLUDING THOSE WITH DISABILITIES HAVE ACCESS TO CRUCIAL TRAVEL INFORMATION.4. GREATER PASSENGER SATISFACTION: BY ADDRESSING THE NEEDS AND PREFERENCES OF PASSENGERS THE NEW SYSTEMS ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE OVERALL SATISFACTION AS EVIDENCED BY FEEDBACK FROM REGULAR SURVEYS.5. OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY: THE REAL-TIME INFORMATION AND UPDATES PROVIDED BY THE SYSTEMS WILL HELP STREAMLINE OPERATIONS AND IMPROVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE TRANSIT AGENCY AND ITS PASSENGERS.6. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS: THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE VALUABLE DATA ON PASSENGER USAGE AND PREFERENCES WHICH CAN BE USED TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND INVESTMENTS.7. COMMUNITY SUPPORT: POSITIVE FEEDBACK AND SUPPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING LETTERS FROM LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WILL UNDERSCORE THE VALUE AND IMPACT OF THE PROJECT.BY ACHIEVING THESE OUTCOMES THE PROJECT WILL SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCE THE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF THE URBAN TRANSIT SERVICES PROVIDED BY VICTORIA TRANSIT.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES OF THE ADVANCED PASSENGER INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROJECT FOR VICTORIA TRANSITS URBAN BUSES INCLUDE:1. PASSENGERS: ALL RIDERS INCLUDING DAILY COMMUTERS OCCASIONAL USERS AND TOURISTS WILL BENEFIT FROM REAL-TIME STOP INFORMATION IMPORTANT NOTICES AND ENHANCED TRAVEL CONVENIENCE.2. PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES: THE NEW SYSTEMS WILL COMPLY WITH ADA STANDARDS ENSURING THAT PASSENGERS WITH VISUAL AUDITORY OR COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS RECEIVE ACCESSIBLE AND CLEAR TRAVEL INFORMATION IMPROVING THEIR OVERALL TRANSIT EXPERIENCE.3. VICTORIA TRANSIT: THE TRANSIT AGENCY WILL BENEFIT FROM INCREASED REVENUE GENERATED BY ADVERTISEMENTS DISPLAYED ON THE MONITORS WHICH CAN BE REINVESTED INTO IMPROVING SERVICES AND OPERATIONS.4. LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ADVERTISERS: LOCAL BUSINESSES WILL HAVE A NEW PLATFORM TO REACH POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS THROUGH ADVERTISEMENTS ON THE BUS MONITORS POTENTIALLY INCREASING THEIR CUSTOMER BASE AND SALES.5. COMMUNITY AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS: THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE INCLUDING LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WILL BENEFIT FROM A MORE INFORMED AND SATISFIED PASSENGER BASE CONTRIBUTING TO A MORE VIBRANT AND CONNECTED URBAN ENVIRONMENT.6. TRANSIT STAFF: BUS DRIVERS AND OTHER TRANSIT STAFF WILL EXPERIENCE IMPROVED COMMUNICATION WITH PASSENGERS AND POTENTIALLY FEWER INQUIRIES ABOUT STOPS AND SERVICES ALLOWING THEM TO FOCUS MORE ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS.BY ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THESE BENEFICIARIES THE PROJECT WILL ENHANCE THE OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS AND ACCESSIBILITY OF VICTORIA TRANSITS URBAN BUS SERVICES CONTRIBUTING TO A MORE INCLUSIVE AND EFFICIENT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. IN GENERAL BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE ALL PASSENGERS PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH DISABILITIES AS WELL AS VICTORIA TRANSIT AND LOCAL BUSINESSES. THIS INITIATIVE SUPPORTS OUR MISSION TO PROVIDE EQUAL ACCESS AND PROMOTE SOCIAL EQUITY CONTRIBUTING TO A MORE INFORMED AND CONNECTED COMMUNITY.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | GOLDEN CRESCENT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION | $172K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO REPLACE AN AGING ADA-ACCESSIBLE BUS BY PROCURING A NEW ADA-ACCESSIBLE VAN FOR VICTORIA TRANSIT.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE VEHICLE ACQUISITION PROCUREMENT COORDINATION AND DEPLOYMENT INTO SERVICE ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REQUIREMENTS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT ALIGNS WITH FLEET MODERNIZATION EFFORTS ENHANCES SERVICE ACCESSIBILITY AND REDUCES MAINTENANCE COSTS. THE PURCHASE AND PROJECT COMPLETION MUST BE FINALIZED BY SEPTEMBER 30 2025 DUE TO THE LAPSING NATURE OF FY 2022 FUNDS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES OF THE VEHICLE PROCUREMENT:1. FLEET MODERNIZATION - REPLACES AN AGING ADA-ACCESSIBLE BUS WITH A NEW ADA-ACCESSIBLE VAN IMPROVING RELIABILITY AND EFFICIENCY.2. ENHANCED SERVICE ACCESSIBILITY - MAINTAINS ADA-COMPLIANT TRANSIT SERVICES PROVIDING BETTER MOBILITY OPTIONS FOR PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES.3. REDUCED MAINTENANCE COSTS - LOWERS OPERATIONAL EXPENSES BY REPLACING A VEHICLE THAT HAS REACHED THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE.4. IMPROVED OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY - INCREASES ROUTE FLEXIBILITY AND ENHANCES SERVICE RELIABILITY FOR VICTORIA TRANSIT.5. MAXIMIZED USE OF FUNDS - ENSURES FULL UTILIZATION OF FY 2023 FUNDS BY COMPLETING THE PROJECT BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30 2025.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | GOLDEN CRESCENT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION | $164K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION SEEKS FUNDING TO SUPPORT CRITICAL UPGRADES AND STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO THE ROUND ROCK INTERMODAL PARKING AND TRANSIT FACILITY (TRANSIT CENTER). LOCATED IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN ROUND ROCK THE TRANSIT CENTER SERVES AS THE CITYS PRIMARY HUB FOR BOTH LOCAL AND REGIONAL TRANSIT CONNECTIONS. IT IS THE CENTRAL ACCESS POINT FOR TRANSIT INFORMATION BUS BOARDING AND COMMUTER PARKING INCLUDING SHUTTLE SERVICES. ORIGINALLY CONSTRUCTED IN 2011 THE FACILITY INCLUDES A PARKING GARAGE AND A TICKETING OFFICE ADDED IN 2014. THE REQUESTED FUNDING WILL ENSURE THE TRANSIT CENTER CONTINUES TO MEET GROWING DEMAND WHILE MAINTAINING SAFETY ACCESSIBILITY AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL ADDRESS CRITICAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE NEEDS AT THE ROUND ROCK INTERMODAL PARKING AND TRANSIT FACILITY TO RESTORE THE FACILITY TO A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR AND ENSURE CONTINUED SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION. THERE WILL BE A NUMBER OF REPAIRS TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDING RE-SEALING OF EXPANSION JOINTS TO PREVENT WATER INFILTRATION AND STRUCTURAL DEGRADATION. DAMAGED OR OUTDATED FENCING ALONG STAIRWAYS WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED TO ENHANCE SAFETY COMPLY WITH BUILDING CODES AND MAINTAIN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL USERS. BOLLARD POSTS AROUND PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICLE ACCESS POINTS WILL BE RE-SEALED TO PREVENT CORROSION AND EXTEND THEIR STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY CONTRIBUTING TO BOTH VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY. REPAIR ACTIVE LEAKS FROM THE ROOF STAIRWELL INTO THE ELEVATOR SHAFT TO PREVENT FURTHER WATER DAMAGE AND PRESERVE ELEVATOR FUNCTIONALITY AND ELIMINATE SAFETY HAZARDS FOR PASSENGERS AND MAINTENANCE STAFF. THE INTERIOR OF THE TICKETING OFFICE WILL BE PATCHED REPAINTED AND RESTORED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR TRANSIT USERS AND STAFF.THESE TARGETED IMPROVEMENTS ARE ESSENTIAL TO MAINTAINING A FUNCTIONAL SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE TRANSIT FACILITY THAT SERVES THOUSANDS OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL RIDERS EACH YEAR. ALL ACTIVITIES WILL BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FTA GUIDELINES AND LOCAL PROCUREMENT STANDARDS. THIS WILL IMPROVE SAFETY DURABILITY AND REDUCE LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE COSTS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE PROPOSED UPGRADES AND STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO THE ROUND ROCK INTERMODAL PARKING AND TRANSIT FACILITY WILL ENHANCE THE SAFETY FUNCTIONALITY AND LONGEVITY OF THIS CRITICAL TRANSPORTATION HUB. IMPROVEMENTS WILL ENSURE CONTINUED RELIABLE ACCESS TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL TRANSIT SERVICES SUPPORT INCREASED COMMUTER DEMAND AND PROMOTE THE USE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. ADDITIONALLY THE PROJECT WILL IMPROVE USER EXPERIENCE ADA ACCESSIBILITY AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY HELPING TO SUSTAIN AND GROW ROUND ROCKS TRANSIT INFRASTRUCTURE FOR YEARS TO COME.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT ARE THE RESIDENTS COMMUTERS AND VISITORS OF ROUND ROCK WHO RELY ON THE INTERMODAL PARKING AND TRANSIT FACILITY FOR SAFE CONVENIENT AND RELIABLE ACCESS TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES DAILY COMMUTERS TRANSIT-DEPENDENT POPULATIONS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THOSE SEEKING SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL OPTIONS. ADDITIONALLY REGIONAL PARTNERS AND TRANSIT AGENCIES WILL BENEFIT FROM IMPROVED CONNECTIVITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORTING BROADER MOBILITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS ACROSS THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGION.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF ROUND ROCK | $101K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS FTA SECTION 5339 LOW NO FUNDING IN THE FEDERAL AMOUNT OF $21586913 WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF 20 BATTERY ELECTRIC BUSES (BEBS) AND APPLICABLE ELECTRIC BATTERY INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGING EQUIPMENT THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC BATTERY CHARGING EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT THE 20 BEBS AND WORKFORCE TRAINING TO ALL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO ENSURE PROPER UNDERSTANDING OF ZERO EMISSION BUSES (ZEBS).THIS BUSES AND BUS FACILITIES COMPETITIVE AND LOW OR NOR EMISSIONS PROGRAM FUNDING ($21586913 FTA / $3653977 LOCAL) WILL ALLOW METRO TO PURCHASE TWENTY (20) 40 BATTERY ELECTRIC BUSES IN FY2023 TO SUPPORT TRANSIT EQUITY ACCESS AND JUSTICE40 INITIATIVES. THE INITIAL BATTERY ELECTRIC BUSES (BEBS) WILL DEPLOY ON ROUTES SERVING JUSTICE40 IDENTIFIED CENSUS TRACTS LOCATED THROUGHOUT HOUSTON WHICH ARE DESIGNATED DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES (DACS). METRO WILL ALSO IMPLEMENT ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE (ZEV) INFRASTRUCTURE AT THREE OF ITS BUS OPERATING FACILITIES (WEST POLK AND KASHMERE) TO SUPPORT DEDICATED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ITS INITIAL 20 BEB PROCUREMENTS. TWO OVERHEAD EN-ROUTE CHARGERS WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED AND LOCATED AT THE TMC TRANSIT CENTER TO SERVE A PORTION OF THE ROUTES. IN ADDITION METRO ALSO PLANS TO SUPPLEMENT EXISTING OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES TRAINING WITH BEB-SPECIFIC MODULES AND SOPS IN THE NEAR-TERM AS METRO WORKS TOWARDS INITIAL BEB DEPLOYMENT. SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PROCURED BEBS CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROPOSED AND FUTURE BEB ROUTES WILL ALSO BE ADDRESSED.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: METRO WILL PURCHASE TWENTY (20) 40 BATTERY ELECTRIC BUSES IN FY2023 THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO). THE 40 BEB COMMUTER COACH HAS AN APPROXIMATE UNIT COST OF $1077342 A BATTERY (KWH) OPERATING RANGE OF 450-675 KWH (100-200 MILES) AND AN ESTIMATED LIFE OF 12 YEARS OR 500000 MILES. THE BUS DEPOT CHARGERS WILL BE PURCHASED AS PART OF THE 20 BEV PURCHASE BUT INCLUDED AS A SEPARATE LINE ITEM. A SCHEDULE IN DOCUMENTS (ELECTRIC BUS REPLACEMENT PLAN FY23) SHOWS ELECTRIC BUSES TO BE PURCHASED AND OLD BUSES TO BE REPLACED. THE USEFUL LIFE OF BUSES TO BE REPLACED IS 12 YEARS OR 500000 MILES WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.METRO WILL ALSO INSTALL ZEV INFRASTRUCTURE AT THREE OF ITS BUS OPERATING FACILITIES (WEST POLK AND KASHMERE) TO SUPPORT DEDICATED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ITS INITIAL 20 BEB PROCUREMENTS. ON JULY 22 2022 THROUGH A COMPETITIVE BIDDING MECHANISM TERMED IFB (ISSUED FOR BID) METRO CONTRACTED WITH MASS ELECTRIC ON 11/9/2022 TO INSTALL THE ELECTRIC BUS INFRASTRUCTURE. THE CONSTRUCTION NOTICE TO PROCEED EFFECTIVE DATE WAS 11/28/2022 AND THE CONSTRUCTION START DATE WAS 12/5/22. THE ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE IS 3/28/23. THE APPROXIMATE COST AND QUANTITY OF INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT TO BE PROCURED INCLUDE FOURTEEN (14) 180 KW CHARGERS WITH A SINGLE CHARGING PORT ($1555722) SIX (6) 180KW CHARGERS WITH DOUBLE CHARGING PORTS ($781225) AND TWO (2) 50KW CHARGERS WITH SINGLE CHARGING PORTS ($141163). A PROFORMA INVOICE FROM NOVA BUS SHOWING THE COST OF RELATED CHARGERS NOVA BUS PROFORMA INVOICE FOR CHARGERS AND A SCHEDULE SUMMARIZING THE COST TO INCLUDE A 12.5% CONTINGENCY ESCALATION UPCHARGE REPORTED BUDGET - LOWNO EMISSIONS ELECTRIC BUS PROJECT W ESCALATION % ARE INCLUDED IN DOCUMENTS.THE WEST AND POLK BUS OPERATING FACILITIES WILL BE UTILIZED FOR TYPICAL REVENUE SERVICE WHILE THE CHARGING STATION AT KASHMERE IS INTENDED TO BE USED FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES. METRO WILL INSTALL PLUG-IN CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE AT THIS (KASHMERE) LOCATION. TWO OVERHEAD EN-ROUTE CHARGERS WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED AND LOCATED AT THE TMC TRANSIT CENTER TO SERVE A PORTION OF THE ROUTES. THE FACILITY DESIGN FOR GARAGE CHARGING HAS BEEN FINALIZED. ADDITIONALLY BASED ON AN 80% FTA / 20% LOCAL SPLIT METRO WILL REVISE AND SUPPLEMENT EXISTING STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPS) AND TRAINING FOR OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES SPECIFIC TO THE BEB SYSTEM TO OBTAIN COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING OF NEW BEB COMPONENTS HOW TO PROPERLY OPERATE BEBS AND MAINTAIN THEM IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR. SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS WILL BE ADDRESSED FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PROCURED BEBS CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROPOSED AND FUTURE BEB ROUTES ACCORDING TO ASE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: HOUSTON HAS ONE OF THE HIGHEST PER CAPITA GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS IN THE COUNTRY AND IS DESIGNATED AS A NON-ATTAINMENT AREA UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA) FOR EXCEEDING THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD FOR OZONE POLLUTION LEVELS. AS A RESULT METRO HAS IMPLEMENTED A SHIFT TO LOWER EMISSION VEHICLES TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES ALONGSIDE OTHER REGIONAL AND LOCAL EFFORTS. METROS ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE FLEET TRANSITION PLAN (ZEVFTP) ALIGNS WITH KEY REGIONAL AND LOCAL PLANNING EFFORTS MAKING IT A PRIORITY AMONGST OTHER TRANSPORTATION ENDEAVORS PLANNED FOR THE HOUSTON REGION. AS A RESULT OF INPUT FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS EXPERTS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS THE METRONEXT MOVING FORWARD PLAN IS METROS LONG-RANGE PLAN TO EXPAND TRANSIT SERVICES AND EASE TRAFFIC CONGESTION. SIMILARLY THE ZEVFTP OUTLINES THE NECESSARY NEXT STEPS TO ACHIEVE METROS NEAR AND LONG TERM ZERO-EMISSIONS VEHICLE PROCUREMENT GOALS. THESE GOALS WILL FURTHER METROS MISSION OF PROVIDING SAFE CLEAN RELIABLE ACCESSIBLE AND FRIENDLY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES EQUITABLY TO THE HOUSTON REGION. BOTH PLANS ARE ALIGNED IN THE GOALS OF INCREASING ACCESSIBILITY TO DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES (DACS) BY SERVING AREAS OF PERSISTENT POVERTY (APP) AND HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES (HDCS); ENHANCING THE AGENCYS CAPITAL ASSETS BY REPLACING DIESEL-POWERED BUSES THAT HAVE MET THEIR MINIMUM USEFUL LIFE; PROVIDING A BETTER CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE THROUGH MORE RELIABLE BUSES AND DECREASING GHG EMISSIONS; AND WORKING TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE FLEET. METRO HAS PLEDGED TO PROCURE ONLY ZERO EMISSION VEHICLES (ZEVS) BY FY2030. METROS ZEVFTP IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO SUPPORT TRANSIT EQUITY ACCESS AND JUSTICE40 INITIATIVES. THE INITIAL 20 BEBS WILL DEPLOY ON ROUTES SERVING JUSTICE40 IDENTIFIED CENSUS TRACTS LOCATED THROUGHOUT HOUSTON WHICH ARE DESIGNATED DACS. IN ADDITION THIS INITIAL DEPLOYMENT WILL ENSURE THAT FTA INVESTMENTS DIRECTLY RESULT IN BENEFITS IDENTIFIED IN THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETS (OMBS) JUSTICE40 INTERIM GUIDANCE. SPECIFICALLY THIS PROJECTS INVESTMENT IN BEBS AND SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE WILL (1) REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS AND LOCAL AIR POLLUTANTS AND IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES (2) IMPROVE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESSIBILITY RELIABILITY AND OPTIONS TO TRANSPORTATION-DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS AND (3) INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN CLEAN ENERGY JOB TRAINING AND SUBSEQUENT GOOD JOB PLACEMENT/HIRING.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE BENEFICIARIES OF METROS ZEVFTP WILL ALLOW THE ORGANIZATION ITS RIDERS AND THE WIDER HOUSTON METROPOLITAN REGION TO ENJOY BENEFITS INCLUDING EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS IMPROVEMENTS IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL EQUITY SAVINGS ON FUEL AND MAINTENANCE COSTS JOB AND ECONOMIC GROWTH ENERGY SECURITY AND MORE. THE LONG-RANGE VISION FOR METROS TRANSIT SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE WILL CONTINUE TO FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING OVERARCHING GOALS:A.SERVE MORE PEOPLE AND MORE PLACES.B.PROVIDE FASTER MORE RELIABLE AND MORE FREQUENT SERVICE.C.PROVIDE BETTER ACCESS AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE.THE FIRST 20 BEBS DEPLOYED ARE DEDICATED TO A MAJORITY OF EQUITY-BASED ROUTES AND FUTURE ZEV PLANS FOCUS ON EQUITY PUBLIC HEALTH AND ACCESS OUTCOMES.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY | $21.6M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO: ACQUIRE BUS SHELTERS FUND CAPITAL COSTS CONSTRUCT SIDEWALKS FUND OPERATING AND PLANNING.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE SERVICE DELIVERY EXPENSES SALARY EXPENSES AND SOFTWARE EXPENSES WITH A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS THAN 2 YEARS. FUNDS WILL ALSO COVER ELIGIBLE ACQUISITION/INSTALLATION OF BUS SHELTERS INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS PLANNING AND CAPITAL COST OF CONTRACTING.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT HARRIS COUNTY TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OPERATIONS AND ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: HARRIS COUNTY AND THE RIDERS THAT RELY ON ITS SERVICE WILL BENEFIT FROM CONTINUED SERVICES PERMITTING WORKERS TO GET TO WORK AND OTHER DESTINATIONS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | HARRIS COUNTY | $4.7M | — |
| FY 2018 SECTION 5339 (B) RIO GRANDE VALLEY BUS PASSENGER SHELTER PROJECT | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | $661K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: TO ACCEPT AND RECEIVE FUNDING TO ACQUIRE AND PURCHASE THE MIGRATION OF THE CURRENT GPS/CAD AVL SYSTEM DOUBLEMAPS TO THE NEW SYSTEM TRANSLOC WHO PURCHASED THE DOUBLEMAPS SYSTEM. ALSO TO ADD FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE BUS SHELTER PADS AS WELL AS BUS SHELTERS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF CURRENT SHELTERS. TOTAL FY 2020 5339 FUNDS REQUESTED IN THE AMOUNT OF $187090.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: PURCHASE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION COSTS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: SUPPORT EQUIPMENT FOR THE WICHITA FALLS TRANSIT SYSTEM AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR PASSENGER BUS SHELTER REPLACEMENTS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS TRANSIT SYSTEM; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF WICHITA FALLS | $187K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE OPERATING ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $29392 FROM THE FY 2021 ARP 5310 FUNDS FOR THE PARATRANSIT OPERATIONS IN LAREDO TEXAS TO ASSIST IN RECOVERING FROM COVID-19 PANDEMIC. ; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH AS DRIVER AND OTHER OPERATIONS WORKER SALARIES FUEL BUS PARTS AND SUPPLIES INCLUDING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CLEANING SUPPLIES IN ORDER TO CONTINUE PARATRANSIT OPERATIONS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT THE LAREDO TRANSIT TO CONTINUE PROVIDE OPERATIONS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE TO BE CUT DUE TO LACK OF FUNDING.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE LAREDO TRANSIT AND THE RIDERS THAT RELY ON ITS SERVICES WILL BENEFIT FROM CONTINUED SERVICES PERMITTING WORKERS TO GET TO WORK AND SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF LAREDO | $29K | — |
| 7/16/2025 ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENT (ADMIN AMEND) 01: EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE TO 12/31/2026. THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE IS BEING EXTENDED TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF TRANSIT TERMINAL IN CITY OF EDINBURG PROJECT BEING COMPLETED.FUNDING BREAKDOWN:FY 2011 SECTION 5307 FUNDS - $2399120FY 2012 SECTION 5307 FUNDS - $300880TOTAL - $2700000THIS PROJECT IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE CITY OF EDINBURG THE EDINBURG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND VALLEY METRO (THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL) FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A TRANSIT TERMINAL IN THE CITY OF EDINBURG TEXAS. THIS BUS TRANSFER FACILITY WILL BE LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN EDINBURG NORTH OF UNIVERSITY DR. SOUTH OF MCINTYRE STREET EAST OF 6THST. AND WEST OF 7TH STREET. THE AREA OF THE SITE IS APPROXIMATELY 1.6 ACRES (69700 SQ. FT.) AND WAS PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY THE EDINBURG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WHO HAS TRANSFERRED THE LAND TO THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR USE AS LOCAL MATCH. (A LETTER OF CONCURRENCE FOR THE VALUE OF THE LAND HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE FTA AND HAS BEEN INCLUDED AS PART OF THE GRANT APPLICATION.)THE GOALS OF THE PROJECT ARE TO:1. ENCOURAGE GROWTH OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN EDINBURG AND THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY.2. ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT.3. IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING AN ARCHITECTURALLY APPEALING SPACE FOR MIXED USES THAT CONNECTS DIRECTLY TO OTHER PROJECTS IN DOWNTOWN EDINBURG.4. ADVANCE GREEN INITIATIVES.A MULTI-STORY FACILITY OF APPROXIMATELY 35000 SQUARE FEET (DEPENDENT ON TOTAL FUNDING AVAILABLE) IS ENVISIONED WITH THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS:1. PASSENGER WAITING AND BOARDING AREAS.2. PARKING SPACES (APPROXIMATELY 25).3. TICKETING AND INFORMATION AREAS WITH WAYFINDING AND SIGNAGE.4. BUS BAYS AND BUS STAGING AREAS.5. RETAIL/COMMERCIAL SPACE AND SPACE FOR LEASE.6. RESTROOMS.7. SECURITY SYSTEM CAMERAS CONTROLLED ACCESS SCREENS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT.8. VALLEY METRO OFFICES.9. CUSTOMER PARKING AND STREET-SIDE PARKING FOR PASSENGER PICK-UPS AND DROP-OFFS.10. PUBLIC ART.11. LANDSCAPING.12. LIGHTING.13. WALKWAYS AND WALKING AREAS.14. BIKE RENTAL AND REPAIR STATION.15. POTENTIAL FOR CAR SHARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT.16. OTHER RELATED FUNCTIONS AS THE BUDGET ALLOWS.IT IS EXPECTED THAT AT LEAST SIX (6) VALLEY METRO BUS ROUTES ANOTHER PUBLIC ROUTE OPERATED BY METRO MCALLEN AND A 4-VAN SHUTTLE SYSTEM OPERATED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PAN AMERICAN (SOON TO BE THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY) WILL CONNECT TO THE FACILITY. IN ADDITION PRIVATE CARRIERS SUCH AS TAXI PROVIDERS AND THE SOLE INTERCITY BUS CARRIER WILL BE CONSULTED AS PART OF THE DESIGN PHASE.THE PROJECT WILL BE OVERSEEN BY A PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF VALLEY METRO STAFF THE CITY OF EDINBURG AND THE EDINBURG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. VALLEY METRO WILL HAVE FINAL DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY ON ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT.THE PROJECT LOCATION IS AN AREA DESIGNATED BY THE EDINBURG DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN (2010) AS CATALYST PROJECT #3 TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT. THIS PROJECT IS ALSO LISTED IN THE HIDALGO COUNTY COMMUTER RAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY AS THE LOCATION FOR A PLANNED MULTIMODAL STATION. IT IS EXPECTED THAT THE FACILITY WILL FUNCTION AS A STANDALONE BUS STATION WHETHER OR NOT A RAIL STATION IS ESTABLISHED IN THE FUTURE.THIS PROJECT WAS INCLUDED IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AND THE STATE OF TEXAS TIP (BOTH ATTACHED UNDER THE PAPERCLIP TO THE GRANT APPLICATION). ALL PROJECTS IN THE TIP ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN (MTP). THE PROJECT HAS CARRIED OVER AND WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL PROJECT LISTING THAT IS REQUIRED BY THE HIDALGO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PANNING ORGANIZATION (HCMPO) AT THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR.THIS PROJECT HAS HAD PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:A. A PUBLIC PRESENTATION AT THE EDINBURG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING ON MARCH 22 2011. INCLUDED WAS: PROJECT DESCRIPTION GENERAL PROJECT SCOPE (POWERPOINT PRESENTATION). THIS MEETING INCLUDED AN AGENDA WAS PUBLICIZED IN THE LOCAL PAPERS AND THROUGH THE CITY OF EDINBURGS PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL AND ON THE CITY OF EDINBURG WEBSITE AND WAS SUBJECT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT. NO NEGATIVE PUBLIC COMMENT WAS RECEIVED.B. A PUBLIC PRESENTATION AT THE CITY OF EDINBURG COMMISSION MEETING ON MAY 21 2013. INCLUDED WAS: PROJECT DESCRIPTION GENERAL PROJECT SCOPE (POWERPOINT PRESENTATION). THIS MEETING INCLUDED AN AGENDA WAS PUBLICIZED IN THE LOCAL PAPERS AND THROUGH THE CITY OF EDINBURGS PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL AND ON THE CITY OF EDINBURG WEBSITE AND WAS SUBJECT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT. NO NEGATIVE PUBLIC COMMENT WAS RECEIVED.C. THE PROJECT WAS OPEN TO PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AS PART OF THE HCMPOS TIP PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PERIOD WHICH HAS OCCURRED QUARTERLY. THE PROJECT HAS BEEN ON THE TIP FOR AT LEAST THE LAST 7 QUARTERS THE LAST OF WHICH WAS THE ENTIRE MONTH OF MARCH 2014. THESE PUBLIC MEETINGS ARE ADVERTISED IN THE LOCAL PAPER AND ON THE HCMPO.ORG WEBSITE. NO NEGATIVE PUBLIC COMMENT WAS RECEIVED.D. THE PROJECT WAS PRESENTED AT THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING OF THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL THE REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND DESIGNATED REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY ON JANUARY 29 2014. DISCUSSED WAS THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN LRGVDC AND THE EDINBURG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. THIS MEETING INCLUDED AN AGENDA WAS PUBLICIZED THROUGH THE LOCAL PAPERS AND ON THE LRGVDC.ORG WEBSITE AND WAS SUBJECT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT. NO NEGATIVE PUBLIC COMMENT WAS RECEIVED.E. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT WILL OCCUR PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION WHEN ELEVATIONS AND MORE CONCRETE DETAILS ABOUT THE PROJECT BUDGET ARE DEVELOPED DURING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING PHASE OF THE PROJECT. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | — | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE UP TO FORTY-EIGHT TOTAL 40 AND 35 GILLIG HYBRID ELECTRIC BUSES TO REPLACE OLDER BUSES THAT HAVE PAST THEIR USEFUL LIFE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: BUS PROCUREMENT; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THESE NEW HYBRID ELECTRIC BUSES WILL MAKE TRANSPORTATION MORE RELIABLE SUSTAINABLE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: HYBRID ELECTRIC BUSES OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF BENEFITS INCLUDING INCREASED EFFICIENCY A QUIETER RIDE SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER EMISSIONS AND DECREASED MAINTENANCE COSTS. ALL CITIZENS WITHIN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK WILL BENEFIT FROM THESE BUSES BEING THAT THEY WILL REDUCE NOISE AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS WHICH WILL PROVIDE CLEANER AIR FOR OUR COMMUNITIES. OUR PASSENGERS WILL ESPECIALLY BENEFIT FROM THESE BUSES BY ENJOYING A SMOOTHER QUIETER AND MORE COMFORTABLE RIDE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF LUBBOCK | $39.6M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: SUN METRO SEEKS TO BUILD A MORE RELIABLE BUS FLEET BY REPLACING 32 AGED BUSES WHICH HAVE EXCEEDED THEIR USEFUL LIFE AND CONSTRUCTING FOUR BUS CANOPIES TO SUPPORT THE ENTIRE CNG BUS FLEET. THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS SUN METROS COMMITMENT TO OFFER RELIABLE PUBLIC TRANSIT REDUCE HARMFUL EMISSIONS AND IMPROVE SERVICE FOR THE COMMUNITY.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CNG BUSES (35-FOOT LOW FLOOR)CONSTRUCTION OF BUS CANOPIES; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: BY REPLACING BUSES WHICH HAVE FAR EXCEEDED THEIR USEFUL LIFE SUN METRO WILL HAVE LOWER OPERATIONAL COSTS FEWER HARMFUL EMISSIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND EASIER ACCESS TO RELIABLE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TRANSIT RIDING PUBLIC IN THE CITY OF EL PASO. ADDITIONALLY THE BUS CANOPIES WILL SUPPORT THE GOOD OPERATING CONDITION OF THE BUSES; PROTECTING THEM FROM DAMAGE SUCH AS HARSH SUN EXPOSURE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: RESIDENTS AND CUSTOMERS OF THE EL PASO SUN METRO TRANSIT SERVICE AREA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF EL PASO | $30.6M | — |
| TXDOT IS APPLYING FOR:FY20 5339 DISCRETIONARY: $1610000*PROJECTS WILL BE MATCHED USING TDCTOTAL: $1610000PURPOSE OF AWARD: THE PROJECT CONSTRUCTS A TOTAL OF TWO RURAL CAPITAL FACILITY PROJECTS WITHIN TEXAS; ONE FOR PANHANDLE COMMUNITY SERVICES (PCS) AND THE OTHER FOR ROLLING PLAINS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (RPMC). THESE PROJECTS ARE A CONTINUATION OF THE PROJECTS FUNDED WITH FY19 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS UNDER TRAMS GRANT TX-2020-129-0. IN THE PREVIOUS GRANT THE PROJECTS WERE FUNDED UNTIL THEY ENTERED A STATE OF CONSTRUCTION READINESS. SINCE THAT PREVIOUS GRANT RPMC IS EXPECTED TO ENTER A STATE OF CONSTRUCTION READINESS BY JUNE/JULY 2021; HOWEVER THE OTHER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR PCS WILL NOT BE READY UNTIL DECEMBER 2021/JANUARY 2022. THEREFORE THIS APPLICATION IS ONLY FOR RPMCS PORTION OF THE FUNDING. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: RPMC: THE FACILITY WILL MODERNIZE THE OPERATIONS BY RENOVATING THE EXISTING BUS STORAGE AREA WITH A NEW ADMINISTRATIVE ADDITION TO THE BUILDING. THE PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONS CENTER PROJECT ADDRESSES AN INTERNAL INFRASTRUCTURE NEED OF THE RPMCS SHARP LINES PROGRAM BY PROVIDING SAFE AND EFFICIENTLY DESIGNED OFFICE AND TRAINING SPACE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL DRIVERS FLEET MAINTENANCE DISPATCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF. FTA ENVIRONMENTAL CONCURRENCE 3/10/21. SCOPE SCHEDULE AND BUDGET ATTACHED.PCS: THEYRE BUILDING A NEW MAINTENANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITY THAT BRINGS MAINTENANCE IN-HOUSE ALLOWS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND TRAINING PROGRAM AND SERVES AS A REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER TO BE USED BY OTHER PROVIDERS. *WILL APPLY FOR LATER THIS YEAR.EXPECTED OUTCOMES: RPMC: OPERATIONAL BENEFITS COST REDUCTION AND BETTER MANAGEMENT OF SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES BETTER INTRA- ORGANIZATIONAL COORDINATION AMONG ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT STAFF. MANAGERIAL BENEFITS - BETTER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IMPROVED LONG TERM DECISION-MAKING AND PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT.STRATEGIC BENEFITS - SUPPORT SYSTEM GROWTH DEVELOPMENT OF NEW FACILITY THAT WILL BE GOOD MARKETING FOR THE TRANSIT SYSTEM DEVELOP INNOVATIONS IN BUILDING FUNCTIONALITY IMPROVE TRAINING AND SAFETY.ORGANIZATIONAL BENEFITS - SUPPORT SHARP LINES ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES FACILITATE BUSINESS LEARNING AND INTERNAL COORDINATION EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOP COMMON VISIONS.ADDITIONALLY THE PROJECT WILL:IMPROVE SAFETY BY ELIMINATING DISPATCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE WORK SPACES FROM THE HALLWAYS; PROVIDING ADEQUATE WORK SPACE FOR ALL OPERATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF; CENTRALIZING OPERATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE PROGRAM; AND IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING BY HAVING SPACE ADEQUATE TO TRAIN MORE THAN THREE INDIVIDUALS AT ONE TIME. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES:WITH THE IMPROVED FACILITY THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES SHALL BE THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND RESIDENTS OF COTTLE HARDEMAN FOARD WILBARGER BAYLOR ARCHER WICHITA YOUNG AND JACK COUNTIES. THESE COUNTIES ARE RURAL COMMUNITIES WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO MEDICAL DENTAL EYE CENTERS AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. THE POPULATIONS GENERALLY SERVED BY RPMC ARE SENIOR DISABLED AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED RESIDENTS. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE PROJECT WILL CONSIST OF REHABILITATING THE EXISTING STRUCTURE; AS WELL AS NEW CONSTRUCTION ON THE PROPERTY.LENGTH OF TIME:ALL PROJECTS CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSTRUCTED WITHIN 36 MONTHS OF GRANT EXECUTION.TXDOT PLANS TO APPLY FOR THE REMAINING $8600000 FOR PCS PROJECT AROUND NOV/DEC OF 2021. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | $10.2M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION IS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022 2023 2024 SECTION 5307 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE APPORTIONED TO THE MCALLEN UZA AND SUBALLOCATED TO METRO MCALLEN. FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT CAPITAL AND OPERATING EXPENSES. ; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR EXPANSION BUSES SECURITY CAMERAS SUPPORT VEHICLES PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES BUS SHELTERS FACILITY RENOVATIONS AND PARATRANSIT ASSISTANCE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS GRANT IS COMPRISED OF CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT AID METRO MCALLEN IN IMPROVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN THE CITY OF MCALLEN. THIS GRANT WILL ALLOW INCREASED AND IMPROVED ACCESSIBILITY AND CONVENIENCE TO OUR PATRONS AND HELP PREVENT LOSS OF CAPITAL ITEMS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THESE FUNDS WILL BENEFIT THE CITY OF MCALLEN RESIDENTS/VISITORS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF MCALLEN | $9.4M | — |
| DCTA WILL UTILIZE THE DENTON-LEWISVILLE UZA FY20 5307 FEDERAL APPORTIONMENT TO REIMBURSE FOR THE FOLLOWING:- OPERATING ASSISTANCE FOR EXISTING BUS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM - NON FIXED-ROUTE ADA / PARATRANSIT SERVICE SUPPORT- BUS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE EXPENSES - SAFETY SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS DCTA IS THE DESIGNATED RECIPIENT FOR FY20 5307 FORMULA FUNDING FOR THE DENTON-LEWISVILLE UZA. DCTA WILL USE $6191908 IN 5307 FORMULA FUNDS. DCTA WILL PROVIDE $4630124 IN LOCAL SALES TAX REVENUE AS THE LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE (P1). TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CREDITS IN THE AMOUNT OF 312357 WILL BE UTILIZED IN LIEU OF CASH FOR THE LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENTS ON THE REMAINING THREE PROJECTS (P2 P3 AND P4). PLEASE NOTE: THE DENTON-LEWISVILLE FY20 5307 UZA APPORTIONMENT IS $6318274. THE MPO WITHHELD $126366 (OR 2%) FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS WITHIN THE UZA LEAVING THE FUNDING AMOUNT AT $6191908.BASED ON OUR REVIEW P2 ADA PARATRANSIT SCOPE/ALI 11.7C IS CONSISTENT WITH THE MANNER DCTA PROVIDES ADA SERVICES. ATTACHMENTS:- PROJECTS REFERENCED IN THE TIP- SPLIT FUNDING LETTER DATED 4/5/2021- TDC AWARD DOCUMENTATIONPURPOSE: PROVIDE FUNDS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTAINING DCTA SERVICES ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: ADA SERVICE PM OPERATING AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENTSEXPECTED OUTCOMES: IMPROVED SERVICE AND PERFORMANCEINTENDED BENEFICIARIES: DENTON AND LEWISVILLE RESIDENTSSUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | DENTON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $6.2M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK BY UTILIZING FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) SECTION 5307 URBANIZED AREA FORMULA PROGRAM FUNDS. THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO MAINTAIN A SAFE RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT TRANSIT SYSTEM THAT MEETS THE MOBILITY NEEDS OF RESIDENTS COMMUTERS AND VISITORS.THE PROJECT INCLUDES ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN AND IMPROVE THE TRANSIT NETWORK. SPECIFICALLY SECTION 5307 FUNDS WILL BE APPLIED TOWARD:PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ON ALL REVENUE AND NON-REVENUE VEHICLES TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED SAFETY PERFORMANCE AND LONGEVITY OF OUR TRANSIT FLEET AND RELATED EQUIPMENT.OPERATING ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT FIXED ROUTE AND DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICES THAT PROVIDE ESSENTIAL MOBILITY THROUGHOUT THE SERVICE AREA.CAPITAL FUNDS TO BE USED TO ACQUIRE MISCELLANEOUS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SUCH AS BUS SHELTERS.PLANNING ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT SYSTEM EVALUATION SERVICE DESIGN AND LONG RANGE TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT.THESE INVESTMENTS WILL HELP MAINTAIN SERVICE RELIABILITY REDUCE VEHICLE DOWNTIME IMPROVE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS. THE PROJECT SUPPORTS REGIONAL GOALS FOR MOBILITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION.USE OF SECTION 5307 FUNDS WILL ALLOW CITIBUS TO CONTINUE PROVIDING CRITICAL TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS THAT CONNECT PEOPLE TO EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION HEALTHCARE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES WHILE STRENGTHENING THE OVERALL EFFICIENCY AND RESILIENCE OF THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NETWORK.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THIS PROJECT WILL SUPPORT THE CONTINUED OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK. USING SECTION 5307 URBANIZED AREA FORMULA PROGRAM FUNDS CITIBUS WILL CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ON ALL REVENUE/NON-REVENUE VEHICLES GENERAL/COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING NON-FIXED ROUTE COMPLEMENTARY ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES AND CAPITAL TO ACQUIRE MISCELLANEOUS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND TRANSIT ENHANCEMENTS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE PROJECT WILL RESULT IN ENHANCED SERVICE QUALITY IMPROVED SAFETY AND STRENGTHENED SECURITY FOR ALL PASSENGERS. UPGRADED FARE COLLECTION EQUIPMENT WILL STREAMLINE THE BOARDING PROCESS AND IMPROVE REVENUE ACCURACY CONTRIBUTING TO MORE EFFICIENT SYSTEM OPERATIONS. IN ADDITION THE IMPLEMENTATION OF IMPROVED SECURITY MEASURES INCLUDING MODERN SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS BETTER LIGHTING AND ENHANCED MONITORING CAPABILITIES WILL CREATE A SAFER ENVIRONMENT ACROSS BOTH VEHICLES AND FACILITIES. COLLECTIVELY THESE IMPROVEMENTS WILL INCREASE RIDER CONFIDENCE SUPPORT HIGHER CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND REINFORCE OUR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING SAFE DEPENDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT ARE THE RESIDENTS COMMUTERS AND VISITORS OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK WHO RELY ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR DAILY MOBILITY. THIS INCLUDES INDIVIDUALS TRAVELING TO WORK SCHOOL MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS SHOPPING AND OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES AS WELL AS THOSE WHO DEPEND ON TRANSIT AS THEIR PRIMARY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION. IMPROVEMENTS SUPPORTED BY SECTION 5307 FUNDING WILL ENHANCE THE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL RIDERS INCLUDING SENIORS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND OTHERS WHO FACE TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS. IN ADDITION VISITORS AND REGIONAL TRAVELERS WILL BENEFIT FROM A MORE RELIABLE ACCESSIBLE AND EFFICIENT TRANSIT SYSTEM THAT SUPPORTS ECONOMIC ACTIVITY AND STRENGTHENS CONNECTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. BY INVESTING IN VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND SYSTEM UPKEEP UPGRADED TECHNOLOGY AND IMPROVED SAFETY MEASURES THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE BROAD AND EQUITABLE BENEFITS TO THE ENTIRE LUBBOCK AREA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF LUBBOCK | $4.9M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK BY UTILIZING FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) SECTION 5307 URBANIZED AREA FORMULA PROGRAM FUNDS. THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO MAINTAIN A SAFE RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT TRANSIT SYSTEM THAT MEETS THE MOBILITY NEEDS OF RESIDENTS COMMUTERS AND VISITORS.THE PROJECT INCLUDES ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN AND IMPROVE THE TRANSIT NETWORK. SPECIFICALLY SECTION 5307 FUNDS WILL BE APPLIED TOWARD:PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ON ALL REVENUE AND NON-REVENUE VEHICLES TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED SAFETY PERFORMANCE AND LONGEVITY OF OUR TRANSIT FLEET AND RELATED EQUIPMENT.OPERATING ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT FIXED ROUTE AND DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICES THAT PROVIDE ESSENTIAL MOBILITY THROUGHOUT THE SERVICE AREA.CAPITAL FUNDS TO BE USED TO ACQUIRE MISCELLANEOUS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SUCH AS BUS SHELTERS.PLANNING ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT SYSTEM EVALUATION SERVICE DESIGN AND LONG RANGE TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT.THESE INVESTMENTS WILL HELP MAINTAIN SERVICE RELIABILITY REDUCE VEHICLE DOWNTIME IMPROVE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS. THE PROJECT SUPPORTS REGIONAL GOALS FOR MOBILITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION.USE OF SECTION 5307 FUNDS WILL ALLOW CITIBUS TO CONTINUE PROVIDING CRITICAL TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS THAT CONNECT PEOPLE TO EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION HEALTHCARE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES WHILE STRENGTHENING THE OVERALL EFFICIENCY AND RESILIENCE OF THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NETWORK.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THIS PROJECT WILL SUPPORT THE CONTINUED OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK. USING SECTION 5307 URBANIZED AREA FORMULA PROGRAM FUNDS CITIBUS WILL CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ON ALL REVENUE/NON-REVENUE VEHICLES GENERAL/COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING NON-FIXED ROUTE COMPLEMENTARY ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES AND CAPITAL TO ACQUIRE MISCELLANEOUS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND TRANSIT ENHANCEMENTS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE PROJECT WILL RESULT IN ENHANCED SERVICE QUALITY IMPROVED SAFETY AND STRENGTHENED SECURITY FOR ALL PASSENGERS. UPGRADED FARE COLLECTION EQUIPMENT WILL STREAMLINE THE BOARDING PROCESS AND IMPROVE REVENUE ACCURACY CONTRIBUTING TO MORE EFFICIENT SYSTEM OPERATIONS. IN ADDITION THE IMPLEMENTATION OF IMPROVED SECURITY MEASURES INCLUDING MODERN SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS BETTER LIGHTING AND ENHANCED MONITORING CAPABILITIES WILL CREATE A SAFER ENVIRONMENT ACROSS BOTH VEHICLES AND FACILITIES. COLLECTIVELY THESE IMPROVEMENTS WILL INCREASE RIDER CONFIDENCE SUPPORT HIGHER CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND REINFORCE OUR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING SAFE DEPENDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT ARE THE RESIDENTS COMMUTERS AND VISITORS OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK WHO RELY ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR DAILY MOBILITY. THIS INCLUDES INDIVIDUALS TRAVELING TO WORK SCHOOL MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS SHOPPING AND OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES AS WELL AS THOSE WHO DEPEND ON TRANSIT AS THEIR PRIMARY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION. IMPROVEMENTS SUPPORTED BY SECTION 5307 FUNDING WILL ENHANCE THE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL RIDERS INCLUDING SENIORS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND OTHERS WHO FACE TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS. IN ADDITION VISITORS AND REGIONAL TRAVELERS WILL BENEFIT FROM A MORE RELIABLE ACCESSIBLE AND EFFICIENT TRANSIT SYSTEM THAT SUPPORTS ECONOMIC ACTIVITY AND STRENGTHENS CONNECTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. BY INVESTING IN VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND SYSTEM UPKEEP UPGRADED TECHNOLOGY AND IMPROVED SAFETY MEASURES THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE BROAD AND EQUITABLE BENEFITS TO THE ENTIRE LUBBOCK AREA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF LUBBOCK | $4.8M | — |
| THIS GRANT IS FOR $1264924 IN FY21 5307 OPERATING EXPENSES WITH 100% OF THE COST BEING COVERED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. THE GRANT WILL HELP ALLEVIATE COSTS INCURRED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. THE TXDOT SUB-ALLOCATION LETTER DATED 04/08/2021 IS UPLOADED IN TRAMS.PURPOSE: THIS GRANT WILL SOLELY BE USED FOR 100% COVERAGE OF AMARILLO CITY TRANSITS OPERATING EXPENDITURESACTIVITIES: OPERATIONSEXPECTED OUTCOMES: OPERATING AID FOR AMARILLO TRANSIT BUS SERVICE. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE CITY OF AMARILLO AND THE TRANSIT DEPARTMENTSUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NO SUBRECIPIENT(S)THE RECIPIENT AGREES THAT IF IT RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) OR THROUGH A PASS-THROUGH ENTITY THROUGH THE ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT A DIFFERENT FEDERAL AGENCY OR INSURANCE PROCEEDS FOR ANY PORTION OF A PROJECT ACTIVITY APPROVED FOR FTA FUNDING UNDER THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IT WILL PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO FTA AND REIMBURSE FTA FOR ANY FEDERAL SHARE THAT DUPLICATES FUNDING PROVIDED BY FEMA ANOTHER FEDERAL AGENCY OR AN INSURANCE COMPANY.PER ARP THE PROJECT(S) IN THIS APPLICATION IS/ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE PROGRAMMED IN THE LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN OR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.SECURITY EXPENDITURE REQUIREMENT: ACT IS COMPLETING THE PURCHASE OF 9 CAMERAS WITH AUDIO WHICH WILL GO IN THE HALLWAYS DISPATCH OFFICE SHOP SUPERVISOR OFFICE IN THE MAINTENANCE GARAGE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AND BACK EMPLOYEE ENTRY WAY. THE PURCHASE WILL INCLUDE THE LICENSE TO OPERATE THE CAMERAS FOR A TOTAL OF $4824. THESE CAMERAS ARE IN ADDITION TO CAMERA SYSTEM PURCHASED IN 2018. ACT IS LOCATED IN THE CITY SERVICE CENTER WHICH IS A SECURE FACILITY WITH FENCING CAMERAS AND AFTER HOUR ON SITE SECURITY. ACT EXPENSE FOR SECURITY IS INCLUDED IN THE INDIRECT COST PLAN. NO OTHER SECURITY PROJECTS ARE NEEDED AT THIS TIME. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF AMARILLO | $1.3M | — |
| LAREDO FY19 SECTION 5339 ONE (1) 35 HEAVY DUTY BUS | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF LAREDO | $401K | — |
| SAN MARCOS FY2017 LAPSING BUS AND BUS FACILITIES 5339 | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF SAN MARCOS | $72K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION REQUESTS $4169920 IN FY2023 TRANSIT INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS-COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING FUNDS ALLOCATED TO CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (CAPMETRO). CAPMETRO HAS PLEDGED TO TRANSITION ITS FLEET TO ZERO EMISSIONS BY 2035. AS A STEP FORWARD TO MEET THIS COMMITMENT CAPMETRO HAS BEGUN TO PURCHASE BATTERY ELECTRIC BUSES AND HAS INITIATED CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE MODIFICATIONS TO SUPPORT THIS NEW FLEET. COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING WOULD ALLOW CAPMETRO TO PROVIDE THE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED TO ACCOMMODATE 42 BATTERY ELECTRIC BUSES OR ALMOST 20% OF THE TOTAL BUSES STORED AT ITS SOUTH OPERATIONS BUS YARD.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: CAPMETRO WILL DESIGN BUILD AND INSTALL NECESSARY ELECTRIFICATION INFRASTRUCTURE AT ITS SOUTH OPERATIONS BUS YARD LOCATED AT 2910 EAST 5TH STREET AUSTIN TX 78702. IT WILL PURCHASE TWO CHARGERS WITH MULTIPLE DISPENSERS TO CHARGE BUSES AT THE SOUTH OPERATIONS BUS YARD. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED ELECTRIFICATION INFRASTRUCTURE INCLUDES EQUIPMENT SUCH AS TRANSFORMERS CONCRETE PADS CONDUITS ELECTRICAL SERVICE WIRING CHARGING WIRING AND SWITCHBOARDS. MUCH OF THE EQUIPMENT REQUIRES DESIGN ONGOING COORDINATION WITH AUSTIN ENERGY (THE LOCAL UTILITY PROVIDER) AND INSTALLATION. UPDATING OUR SOUTH OPERATIONS BUS YARD WILL REQUIRE REPAIR TO THE EXISTING 40-YEAR-OLD PAVEMENT DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF BOLLARDS AND NEW BARRIERS AND STRIPING TO PROTECT PEOPLE AND EQUIPMENT. THE SOUTH OPERATIONS BUS YARD CURRENTLY HAS A CANOPY TO HELP KEEP BUSES COOL INCREASE THE POTENTIAL LIFE OF THE ASSETS AND PROTECT THE BUSES AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE ELEMENTS. THE CHARGERS WILL BE INSTALLED AND INTEGRATED INTO THE EXISTING STRUCTURE. EXTRA STRUCTURAL FOUNDATIONS AND SUPPORTING HARDWARE MAY BE NEEDED TO SUPPORT OVERHEAD CABLES AND WIRES FROM THE CHARGERS TO THE DISPENSERS. THIS STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS IS PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS; ANY SUPPORTING HARDWARE REQUIRED WOULD BE COVERED BY INCLUDED CONTINGENCIES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS FEDERAL ASSISTANCE WOULD ALLOW CAPMETRO TO PROVIDE THE INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED TO ACCOMMODATE 42 BATTERY ELECTRIC BUSES AT THE SOUTH OPERATIONS BUS YARD. IT WILL HELP FURTHER THE VOTER-APPROVED PLAN TO SUPPLY SUSTAINABLE AND CLEAN HIGH-CAPACITY BUS AND RAIL LINES INTEGRATED WITH FREQUENT RELIABLE LOCAL BUS SERVICE. THE PROJECT BUILDS ON SUPPORT FROM CAPMETROS BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ON SEPTEMBER 27 2021 CAPMETROS BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED THE NATIONS LARGEST ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROCUREMENT TO EXPAND THE FLEET TO MORE THAN 200 ELECTRIC BUSES. ON MARCH 28 2022 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED THE CAPMETRO SUSTAINABILITY VISION POLICY STATEMENT WHICH FORMALIZES SUSTAINABILITY AS A CORE VALUE OF THE AGENCY. THIS FUNDING REQUEST FURTHERS THE COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE TRANSIT.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE WILL BUILD RESILIENCY OF THE ROUTES AND ENSURE CLEAN FREQUENT AND ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION IN UNDERSERVED AREAS OF EAST AUSTIN. CAPMETROS NORTH OPERATIONS BUS YARD RECENTLY COMPLETED A RENOVATION OF ITS PARKING BAYS THAT INCLUDED UNDERGROUND CONDUIT TO ACCOMMODATE THE FUTURE CHARGING OF NEARLY 200 BUSES. THEREFORE MOST OF THE BATTERY ELECTRIC BUSES WILL BE STAGED AND CHARGED AT ITS NORTH OPERATIONS BUS YARD. BY PROVIDING ELECTRIC CHARGERS AND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE AT THE SOUTH OPERATIONS BUS YARD TOO CAPMETRO CAN ENSURE THAT THE BENEFITS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES ARE NOT LIMITED TO ONE AREA OF TOWN. THIS COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING WILL PROMOTE REDUNDANCY AND RESILIENCY OF CAPMETROS BATTERY ELECTRIC BUS FLEET WHILE REDUCING EMISSIONS IMPROVING AIR QUALITY HELPING TO MEET THE REGIONS CLIMATE GOALS AND OFFSETTING THOUSANDS OF METRIC TONS OF CARBON DIOXIDE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $4.2M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION REQUESTS $780100 IN FY2021 FUNDING UNDER THE ROUTE PLANNING RESTORATION PROGRAM.ON SEPTEMBER 14 2021 THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) PUBLISHED A NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCING THE AVAILABILITY OF COMPETITIVE FUNDING UNDER THE ROUTE PLANNING RESTORATION PROGRAM THROUGH THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 (PUB. L. 1172 MARCH 11 2021). ON JUNE 2 2022 FTA ANNOUNCED THE SELECTION OF PROJECTS WHICH INCLUDED $780100 FOR CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (CAPMETRO) TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ITS FRONTLINE OPERATIONS STAFF INCLUDING OPERATORS MECHANICS SUPERVISORS AND DISPATCHERS. THIS WILL ALLOW CAPMETRO TO INCORPORATE INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES INTO ITS TRAINING PROGRAM PROCESSES.FISCAL YEAR FUNDS: 2021PROGRAM NAME: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ROUTE PLANNING RESTORATION PROGRAMPROJECT SELECTIONS ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: 6/2/2022PROJECT DESCRIPTION: THE CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY(CAPMETRO) WILL RECEIVE FUNDING TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ITS FRONTLINE OPERATIONS STAFF INCLUDING OPERATORS MECHANICS SUPERVISORS AND DISPATCHERS. THIS WILL ALLOW CAPMETRO TO INCORPORATE INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES INTO ITS TRAINING PROGRAM PROCESSES.FUNDED AMOUNT: $780100 FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 TO HELP PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RESTORE SERVICE THAT WAS REDUCED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THIS APPLICATION UTILIZES ARP FUNDING TO PREVENT PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO CORONAVIRUS. CAP METRO CERTIFIES THAT IT AND ITS RECIPIENTS AND CONTRACTORS ARE PROVIDERS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND HAVE NOT FURLOUGHED ANY EMPLOYEES SINCE MARCH 27 2020 (THE ENACTMENT DATE OF THE CARES ACT) IF CAPITAL METRO RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) OR THROUGH A PASS-THROUGH ENTITY THROUGH THE ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT A DIFFERENT FEDERAL AGENCY OR INSURANCE PROCEEDS FOR ANY PORTION OF A PROJECT ACTIVITY APPROVED FOR FTA FUNDING UNDER THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IT WILL PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO FTA AND REIMBURSE FTA FOR ANY FEDERAL SHARE THAT DUPLICATES FUNDING PROVIDED BY FEMA ANOTHER FEDERAL AGENCY OR AN INSURANCE COMPANY. PER ARP THE PROJECT(S) IN THIS APPLICATION IS/ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE PROGRAMMED IN THE LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN OR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. PER THE ARP ACT THE GRANT AWARD IS 100% FEDERAL SHARE;THE GRANT IS 100% FEDERALLY FUNDED WITH NO MATCH REQUIRED.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THIS GRANT WOULD SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROGRAM THAT WOULD HELP ENSURE INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE PROCESSES USED TO FULFILL THE OPERATIONS TRAINING FUNCTION. CRITICAL TASKS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: - ASSESSMENT OF OPERATIONS INSTRUCTORS TO CREATE AND PROVIDE NECESSARY TRAINING AND COACHING TO FILL IDENTIFIED SKILLS GAPS AND CONDUCT ONE OR MORE FOLLOW-UP ASSESSMENTS AFTER THE TRAINING OR COACHING HAS OCCURRED.- DEVELOPMENT OF TESTS (WRITTEN AND/OR PRACTICAL EXAMS AS APPROPRIATE) TO VALIDATE THE RETENTION OF THE SUBJECT MATTER AT THE CONCLUSION OF TRAINING SESSIONS AND FOR USE AS ASSESSMENTS TO DETERMINE THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL TRAINING OR RETRAINING.- DEVELOPMENT OF TESTS (WRITTEN AND/OR PRACTICAL EXAMS AS APPROPRIATE) TO EVALUATE OPERATIONS EMPLOYEE PREPAREDNESS FOR PROMOTION INTO A SUPERVISOR OR DISPATCHER ROLE.- ENGAGING CONSULTANTS TO DEVELOP AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCLUDING FACILITY NEEDS PROGRAMMING CURRICULUM PLANNING AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT.THE TASKS OUTLINED ABOVE ARE NOT LISTED IN ANY PARTICULAR ORDER AND AS THE PROJECT IS ELABORATED AND IMPLEMENTED THESE TASKS MAY BE MODIFIED AND OR SUBSTITUTED BY OTHER TASKS TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL OUTCOME OF THE PROJECT.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: A WELL-TRAINED OPERATOR MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE IN TRANSIT QUALITY AND DELIVERY OF SERVICE. SERVICE LEVELS ARE IMPROVED WHEN AN OPERATOR UNDERSTANDS THE VALUE OF MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE SERVICE WHICH IS MADE EVIDENT THROUGH THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF ROUTING AND APPLICABLE DETOURS AS WELL AS THE NEED TO MAKE UP TIME OR REDUCE SPEED AT DIFFERENT SEGMENTS OF THE ROUTE. A STRONG TRAINING PROGRAM AFFECTS RIDERSHIP AS WELL BECAUSE WELL-TRAINED OPERATORS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND INCREASE CUSTOMER COMFORT WHEN RETURNING TO OUR SERVICES.WITH CAPMETROS PLANNED TRANSITION TO A FULLY ELECTRIC FLEET AND INITIAL TRAINING EFFORTS THE DIFFERENCE PROPER TRAINING MAKES TO TRAVEL TIME HAS BECOME CLEAR. WE HAVE DISCOVERED THAT OPERATOR BEHAVIOR AND DRIVING HABITS CAN IMPACT ELECTRIC BUS EFFICIENCY AND RANGE BY UP TO 30% AND CAN DIRECTLY IMPACT THE TOTAL BUSES REQUIRED FOR A ROUTE AND ITS OVERALL SERVICE NEEDS.CAPMETRO LABOR SHORTAGES HAVE HAD A DIRECT IMPACT ON THE QUALITY AND FREQUENCY OF THE SERVICE IT PROVIDES TO LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS. A CLEAR MAJORITY OF OUR ROUTES (63 OF 81) ARE CLASSIFIED AS LOW-INCOME AND HAVE ENDURED SIGNIFICANT MISSED SERVICE BECAUSE OF LABOR SHORTAGES. AN ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM WILL ENSURE OPERATORS HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO EMPOWER THEM AND PROVIDE NOT ONLY THE CONFIDENCE BUT THE NECESSARY TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW FOR THIS GREAT RESPONSIBILITY. THE ONSET OF THE PANDEMIC FURTHER COMPOUNDED AN ALREADY-PRESENT ISSUE OF OPERATOR RETENTION OUT OF LACK OF SUPPORT INSECURITY IN THEIR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND AN INADEQUATE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT. TO IMPROVE OUR WORKING CONDITIONS AND RETENTION RATES A TRAINING PROGRAM WOULD INCLUDE DETAILED CLASSROOM AND FIELD TRAINING COVERING ALL SYSTEM ROUTING CONFIGURATIONS PADDLE READING BUS KNOWLEDGE AND OPERATIONS DAYTIME VERSUS NIGHTTIME OPERATIONS ADA-CUSTOMER FAMILIARITY ETC. OPERATORS WOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK MENTORSHIP AND FOLLOW-UP TRAINING PROVIDED BY INDIVIDUALS OUTSIDE OF THEIR IN-FIELD SUPERVISORS.LABOR SHORTAGES ARE A NATIONWIDE ISSUE. AND WITHOUT A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO INCREASE JOB SECURITY AND THE VALUE OF THE PROFESSION DISADVANTAGED AND LOW-INCOME RIDERS WILL CONTINUE TO FEEL THE GREATEST IMPACT OF THIS. MANY IN THESE COMMUNITIES CANNOT AFFORD CARS AND RELY ON TRANSIT NOT OUT OF PREFERENCE BUT NECESSITY. AS CAPMETRO WIDENS ITS EQUITY LENS THROUGH SEVERAL ENDEAVORS (SUCH AS ETOD) IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF OUR SYSTEM AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THOSE WHO OPERATE IT ARE NECESSARY SUPPLEMENTAL STEPS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT ARE LOW-INCOME RIDERS AND DISADVANTAGED NEIGHBORHOODS OR COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY THE SERVICE REDUCTIONS DUE TO PUBLIC TRANSIT LABOR SHORTAGES.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $780K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS APPLYING FOR THE FY13 FULL SECTION 5307 APPORTIONMENT ($3329184) WILL PROVIDE OPERATING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE BEGINNING OCTOBER 1 2012 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 2013 WHICH FALLS IN FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2013 WHICH WILL ALLOW THE CITY OF AMARILLO - AMARILLO CITY TRANSIT TO CONTINUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF AMARILLOS MOST VULNERABLE CITIZENS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE TO FUND OPERATIONS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ACQUIRE SUPPORT VEHICLES ACQUIRE SOFTWARE/HARDWARE FACILITY REMODELING AND PURCHASE BUS SHELTERS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE IMPROVED OPERATIONS AND OVERALL CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: AMARILLO CITY TRANSIT IS THE ONLY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROVIDER WITHIN THE CITY OF AMARILLO. MANY COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCIES (MEDICAL EDUCATIONAL STATE AND REHAB) RELY ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO SERVE THEIR CLIENTS. WITHOUT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION THE CLIENTS THAT RELY ON THESE SERVICES WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE AGENCIES. AMARILLO CITY TRANSIT CONDUCTS FIXED ROUTE TRAINING AND SPEC-TRANS INTERVIEWS AT THE PANHANDLE INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER. THE INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER PROVIDES BOTH SERVICES AND SKILLS TRAINING TO PERSONS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD BE DEPENDENT UPON ANOTHER PERSON OR AGENCY TO COPE WITH DAILY LIVING. TRANSPORTATION IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF INDEPENDENT LIVING AND ACCESSING THE COMMUNITY.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF AMARILLO | — | — |
| THIS IS A TASK ORDER AWARD TO PROVIDE FTA REGION VIII WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT SERVICES FOR THE EAST COLFAX AVENUE BUS RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | BOWMAN ENGINEERING & CONSULTING INC | $1.0M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE VIA METROPOLITANS ADVANCE RAPID TRANSIT (ART) NORTH/SOUTH CORRIDOR PROJECT AIMS TO CONSTRUCT A RAPID TRANSIT CORRIDOR CONNECTING THE CITYS NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN SECTORS. THE PROJECT IS DESIGNED TO DELIVER FAST FREQUENT AND RELIABLE PUBLIC TRANSIT. VEHICLES TRAVEL IN DEDICATED LANES OUTSIDE REGULAR TRAFFIC USE BUS-FRIENDLY TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND OFFER OFF-BOARD FARE COLLECTION OPTIONS FOR FASTER BOARDING.VIA IS IMPROVING SAFETY AND INFRASTRUCTURE TO OFFER A BETTER EXPERIENCE FOR PEOPLE TRAVELING ON THE NEW VIA ART NORTH/SOUTH (RAPID GREEN LINE) CORRIDOR. THE INCLUDED ROAD RESURFACING WILL HELP IMPROVE DRAINAGE AND DRAW WATER AWAY FROM BUS STOPS AND CROSSWALKS. IT ALSO INCREASES THE LIFESPAN AND DURABILITY OF THE PAVEMENT WHICH WILL RESULT IN FEWER REPAIRS. VIA IS PROVIDING BETTER ACCESSIBILITY WITH LEVEL BOARDING AT STATION LOCATIONS RAMPS AND IMPROVED SIDEWALKS FOR PASSENGERS IN THE DISABLED COMMUNITY AND PEOPLE WITH LIMITED MOBILITY.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: BASED ON THE 40-PERCENT DESIGN (INTERIM-DESIGN SET) THE APPLICATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: - APPROXIMATELY 7.95 MILES (76.8 PERCENT) OF THE PROJECTS 10.35-MILE CONSTRUCTION LIMITS COMPRISES DEDICATED TRANSIT LANES AND THE REMAINING 2.40 MILES (23.2 PERCENT) COMPRISES MIXED TRAFFIC OPERATIONS. DEDICATED TRANSIT LANES INCLUDE 4.24 MILES OF CENTER-RUNNING TRANSIT LANES AND 3.71 MILES OF BAT LANES. NECESSARY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION IS PROVIDED TO ACCOUNT FOR INCREASED TRANSIT SERVICE. THE PROJECT WILL INCLUDE 25 STATIONS AND 42 PLATFORMS. STATION PLATFORMS WILL PROVIDE LEVEL BOARDING OFF-BOARD FARE COLLECTION NEXT-BUS MESSAGING SECURITY CAMERAS AND LIGHTING. INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AND NEEDED SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ARE PLANNED TO PROVIDE PEDESTRIANS AND AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCESS TO THE TRANSIT STATIONS.- REAL ESTATE PURCHASES OF APPROXIMATELY 120 PARCELS.- PURCHASING ARTICULATED BUSES.- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SURVEYING TESTING INVESTIGATION AND INSPECTION.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOME OF THE IDENTIFIED PROJECTS IS A RAPID TRANSIT CORRIDOR DESIGNED TO DELIVER FAST FREQUENT AND RELIABLE PUBLIC TRANSIT. VEHICLES WILL TRAVEL IN DEDICATED LANES OUTSIDE REGULAR TRAFFIC USING BUS-FRIENDLY TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND OFFERING OFF-BOARD FARE COLLECTION OPTIONS FOR FASTER BOARDING. THE CORRIDOR WILL CONNECT EMPLOYMENT AND RESIDENTIAL AREAS WITH A BUS FREQUENCY OF 10 TO 15 MINUTES PEAK HEADWAYS WITHIN THE PROJECT LIMITS AND SERVICE BETWEEN 4:00 AM AND 1:00 AM EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND VIA CUSTOMERS UTILIZING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND PARATRANSIT SERVICES ARE THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | SAN ANTONIO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT | $267.8M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE GOAL OF THIS AWARD IS TO ADVANCE KEY CAPITAL AND PARATRANSIT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES ESSENTIAL TO MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING METROS TRANSIT SERVICES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THIS GRANT WILL FUND THE PARATRANSIT PROGRAM PURCHASE OF BUSES PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL COST OF CONTRACTING.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDS FROM THIS GRANT WILL HELP METRO MAINTAIN SAFE RELIABLE ACCESSIBLE AND EFFICIENT TRANSIT ACROSS THE HOUSTON REGION BY ENHANCING THE METROLIFT ADA PARATRANSIT PROGRAM ADVANCING THE BUS FLEET REPLACEMENT PROGRAM TO RETIRE AGING BUSES AND LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTS AND SUPPORTING CAPITALIZED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR BUSES AND THEIR ROUTES FACILITIES AND OPERATING CENTERS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THESE PROJECTS BENEFIT METROLIFT RIDERS WITH DISABILITIES AND FIXED ROUTE PASSENGERS BY IMPROVING SAFETY RELIABILITY AND EFFICIENCY. THEY ALSO EXPAND REGIONAL TRANSIT ACCESS REDUCE MAINTENANCE BURDENS FOR METRO STAFF AND STRENGTHEN OVERALL MOBILITY ACROSS THE HOUSTON AREA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY | $185.2M | — |
| CVTD FY1718 5339 FORMULA PROGRAM BUS REPLACEMENT | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CONCHO VALLEY TRANSIT DISTRICT | $399K | — |