Texas transit rail contracts
131 contracts tracked across 1 DOT region.
Contracts
131
DOT regions
1
Distinct vendors
12
DOT regions with the most transit rail contracts
Top vendors in Texas transit rail
| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF EL PASO | 12 | $177.8M |
| FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | 10 | $769.0M |
| DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT INC | 7 | $315.5M |
| METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY | 7 | $122.2M |
| CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | 5 | $34.2M |
| NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS | 2 | $2.9M |
Recent transit rail contracts in Texas
| Title | DOT region | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUN METRO ENGINE REBUILDS FY2016 - STP/MM | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF EL PASO | $1.2M | — |
| TRINITY METRO WILL IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP THE LANCASTER CORRIDOR WITH THE HELP OF PRIVATE ENTITIES AND PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THIS PROPOSED TOD PLAN WILL GUIDE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT CREATE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION STRATEGY AND ESTABLISHES A PHASED TOD IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. TRINITY METRO WAS AWARDED $600000 FROM THE FY19 COMPETITIVE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY UNDER THE PILOT PROGRAM FOR TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD) PLANNING. TRINITY METRO WILL PROVIDE $50000 IN LOCAL SALES TAX REVENUE AND THE CITY OF FORT WORTH WILL PROVIDE $100000 FOR LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT YIELDING AN 80/20 FEDERAL/LOCAL SHARE. ATTACHMENTS: -UPWP/NCTCOG MPO PLANNING DOCUMENT-SF-424 TOD GRANT APPLICATION-TOD STUDY AGREEMENT PURPOSE OF THE AWARD; THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP THE LANCASTER CORRIDOR AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED; THERE ARE SIX OBJECTIVES THAT WILL BE PERFORMED IN THIS PROJECT: 1) DEVELOP MULTI-MODAL CONNECTIVITY PLANS THAT WILL ENSURE CONVENIENT AND SAFE ACCESS TO BRT/RAPID TRANSIT STATIONS FOR ALL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS. 2) DRAFT GUIDELINE FOR REGULATORY CODES NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT TOD. THESE WOULD INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO ZONING ORDINANCES ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES SUBDIVISION RULES AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS. 3) ESTABLISH FRAMEWORK FOR SUCCESSFUL PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLVEMENT IN TOD PROJECTS. 4) RECOMMEND TOD BEST PRACTICES OF MIXED USES INCREASE DENSITIES AND BALANCED PARKING REQUIREMENTS TO CREATE ECONOMICAL AND VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS. 5) DEVELOP STATION-AREA CONCEPT PLANS AROUND PROPOSED BRT/RAPID TRANSIT STATIONS. 6) DEVELOP PHASED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN EXPECTED OUTCOMES; A DEVELOPED STATION AREA CONCEPT PLAN AROUND THE PROPOSED BRT STATIONS AS WELL AS A PHASED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES; TRINITY METRO IS THE INTENDED BENEFICIARY SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES. N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $473K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: RAIL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MAINTAINING; PASSENGER AMENITIES AT STATIONS AND CENTERS TRACK ELECTRIFICATION SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS RAIL SERVICES REGULAR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ETC. THE PM ACTIVITIES COMPRISE OF THE PURCHASE OF INVENTORY EQUIPMENT MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES; AS WELL AS CAPITALIZED MAINTENANCE EXPENSES (INCLUDING MECHANIC LABOR) FOR TRANSIT VEHICLES AND FACILITIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES ALLOWABLE PURSUANT TO C9030.1E APPENDIX E.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND DART STAFF SALARIES AND DIRECT BENEFITS OF EMPLOYEES INVOLVED IN MAINTAINING RAIL VEHICLES OR SYSTEMS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT DART TO MEET PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE STANDARDS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OPERATIONS AND KEEP ROLLING STOCK VEHICLES IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: DART AND THE RIDERS THAT RELY ON ITS SERVICE WILL BENEFIT FROM CONTINUED SERVICES PERMITTING WORKERS TO GET TO WORK AND OTHER DESTINATIONS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT INC | $44.9M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNDING IS TO PROVIDE OPERATING SERVICES REPLACEMENT AND EXPANSION VEHICLES TO THE NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (NETS) AND OPERATING SERVICES AND REPLACEMENT VEHICLES TO TARRANT COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (TCTS) RIDERSHIP SERVICES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THIS SERVICE WILL PROVIDE SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES A DOOR-TO-DOOR DEMAND RESPONSIVE PARA-TRANSIT SERVICE THAT MAY BE USED FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS SOCIALIZATION EMPLOYMENT ESSENTIAL SHOPPING AND EDUCATION PURPOSES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: PROVIDE SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES A DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSPORTATION OPTION.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS LOCATED WITHIN THE BEDFORD NORTH RICHLAND HILLS EULESS GRAPEVINE HALTOM CITY HURST AND KELLER AND TRINITY METRO SERVICE AREA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: PROVIDE SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES A DOOR-TO-DOOR DEMAND RESPONSIVE PARA-TRANSIT SERVICE THAT MAY BE USED FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS SOCIALIZATION EMPLOYMENT ESSENTIAL SHOPPING AND EDUCATION PURPOSES. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $2.2M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS FUNDING REQUEST IS TO CREATE A PLAN TO ADVANCE CONNECTED TOD OPPORTUNITIES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT SEVEN (7) OF THE TRINITY RAILWAY EXPRESS (TRE) CORRIDOR STATION AREAS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CORE CAPACITY DOUBLE TRACKING IMPROVEMENTS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE PLAN WILL ANALYZE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ACCESS TO STATIONS STUDY STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND EVALUATE FINANCIAL AND FUNDING OPTIONS FOR TOD PROJECTS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE PLANNING PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO ADVANCE TRANSIT RIDERSHIP BY MAXIMIZING TOD OPPORTUNITIES AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION CONNECTIONS TO TRANSIT WITHIN THE CORRIDOR ADVANCE SAFETY OF FIRST/LAST MILE TRIPS INCREASE DENSITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MORE TOD OPPORTUNITIES AND ADDRESS FINANCIAL CHALLENGES TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PUBLIC WITHIN AND UP TO THE APPROXIMATE ONE-HALF MILE WALKING OR 2 MILE BICYCLING FIRST/LAST MILE DISTANCE IN EVERY DIRECTION FROM EACH RAIL PLATFORM OF THE SEVEN (7) RAIL STATIONS ON THE TRINITY RAILWAY EXPRESS CORRIDOR IN THE CITIES OF DALLAS FORT WORTH AND IRVING.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS | $1.0M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION IS TO REQUEST SECTION 5310 FUNDS APPORTIONED TO THE EL PASO UZA IN THE AMOUNT OF $983064.THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE PROJECT AMISTAD CITY OF SOCORRO SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT AND SUN METRO CAPITAL FUNDING TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND ELDERLY.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE ADA COMPLIANT VEHICLES PURCHASE MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT AND FUNDING FOR MOBILITY MANAGER EXPENSES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT THE 4 SUB-RECIPIENTS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SERVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER ADULTS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND ELDERLY IN THE EL PASO UZA; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: FUNDS WILL BE USED BY 4 SUB-RECIPIENTS TO PURCHASE ADA COMPLIANT VEHICLES (3 SUB-RECIPIENTS) PURCHASE MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT (2 SUB-RECIPIENTS) AND FUNDING FOR MOBILITY MANAGER EXPENSES (2 SUB-RECIPIENTS). | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | EL PASO METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION | $983K | — |
| DCTA WILL CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING ANALYSIS ALONG A 25-MILE SEGMENT OF THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN (KCS) RAIL CORRIDOR A SEPARATE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR FREIGHT RAIL IN DENTON COUNTY. THE STUDY AREA BEGINS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AND CONTINUES SOUTHEAST THROUGH THE CITIES OF DENTON HIGHLAND VILLAGE LEWISVILLE AND EASTERN DENTON COUNTY. THE PLANNING PROCESS WILL PROVIDE CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT POLICIES STATION DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR UP TO SIX POTENTIAL STATION AREAS CORRIDOR-SPECIFIC PLANNING STRATEGIES FINANCIAL TOOLS TO ENCOURAGE TOD IMPLEMENTATION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT POLICIES TO ENCOURAGE TRANSIT-ORIENTED MARKET RESPONSES. THE ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS WILL REFLECT THE TOD AND MULTI-MODAL NEEDS AND ASPIRATIONS OF EACH LOCAL COMMUNITY RELATED TO POTENTIAL STATION LOCATIONS. DCTA WAS AWARDED $600000 FROM THE FY19 COMPETITIVE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY UNDER THE PILOT PROGRAM FOR TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD) PLANNING. DCTA WILL PROVIDE $150000 IN LOCAL SALES TAX REVENUE FOR LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENTS YIELDING AN 80/20 FEDERAL/LOCAL SHARE.ATTACHMENTS:- PROJECT SELECTION NOTICE- TIP ENTRY- UPWP ENTRY- PROJECT BUDGET- PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | DENTON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $516K | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: OPERATING ASSISTANCE FOR I-10 MITIGATION TRANSIT SERVICES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: OPERATE NEW SERVICE ROUTES TO PROVIDE CONGESTION RELIEF TO IH-10 DURING CONSTRUCTION.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: SERVICE SHOULD MINIMIZE CONGESTION CREATED BY LANE AND SECTION CLOSURES OF INTERSTATE AND REDUCE RESULTING EMISSIONS.; 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 | $1.6M | — |
| FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TEXRAIL COMMUTER RAIL (SECTION 5309 NEW STARTS FFGA) | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $502.3M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION REQUESTS $18000000 IN FY2023 RAISE FUNDS FOR DOUBLE TRACKING FOR COMMUTER RAIL OPTIMIZATION IN EAST AUSTIN. THE PROJECT WILL FUND THE DESIGN ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION OF DOUBLE TRACKS ALONG THE EXISTING RED LINE FROM ONION STREET IN THE WEST TO E. TIMBES IN THE EAST. THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES A SECOND STATION PLATFORM AT PLAZA SALTILLO SIGNALIZATION POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL (PTC) MODIFICATIONS SAFER RAILROAD CROSSINGS AT FIVE LOCATIONS CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BETWEEN CHICON AND PEDERNALES AND THE RECONFIGURATION OF 5TH STREET.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF TRACK STATION PLATFORMS ROADWAY AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS ALONG EAST 5TH STREET FROM NAVASOTA STREET TO EAST TIMBES CONTROL POINT (AUSTIN WYE) IN AUSTIN TEXAS. THE PROJECT INCLUDES THE ENGINEERING DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE ADJACENT TO A DOUBLE TRACKING PROJECT ON EAST 5TH STREET FROM CHICON TO PEDERNALES. THE FINAL DESIGN FOR THE PROJECT WILL TAKE THE CURRENT 30% DESIGN DOCUMENTS AND DEVELOP A DESIGN UP TO 100% LEVEL PSE FOLLOWED BY CONSTRUCTION.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: - THE PROJECT SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES TRANSPORTATION-RELATED POLLUTION LIKE AIR POLLUTION AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.- THE PROJECT ALIGNS WITH AN APPLICABLE STATE REGIONAL OR LOCAL CARBON-REDUCTION PLAN.- THE PROJECT ADDRESSES THE DISPROPORTIONATE NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF TRANSPORTATION SUCH AS EXPOSURE TO ELEVATED LEVELS OF AIR WATER AND NOISE POLLUTION.- THE PROJECT IMPLEMENTS TRANSPORTATION-EFFICIENT LAND USE AND DESIGN SUCH AS DRAWING ON THE FEATURES OF HISTORIC TOWNS AND VILLAGES THAT HAD A MIX OF LAND USES COMPACT AND WALKABLE DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS ACCESSIBLE GREEN SPACE AND NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS.- THE PROJECT INCREASES AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION CHOICES. - THE PROJECT EXPANDS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION USAGE. - THE PROJECT SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES VEHICLE DEPENDENCE.- THE PROJECT REDUCES TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COST BURDENS BY INTEGRATING MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT AND A DIVERSITY OF HOUSING TYPES (INCLUDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING) WITH MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE. - THE PROJECT COORDINATES AND INTEGRATES LAND USE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING TO CREATE MORE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES AND EXPAND TRAVEL CHOICES. - THE PROJECT REDUCES VEHICLE DEPENDENCE AND IMPROVES ACCESS TO DAILY DESTINATIONS SUCH AS JOBS HEALTHCARE GROCERY STORE SCHOOLS PLACES OF WORSHIP RECREATION OR PARKS SUCH AS BY ADDING NEW FACILITIES THAT PROMOTE WALKING OR BIKING.- THE PROJECT IMPLEMENTS TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT THAT BENEFITS EXISTING RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES. - THE PROJECT PROACTIVELY ADDRESSES RACIAL EQUITY. - THE RECIPIENT OR A PROJECT PARTNER PROMOTES ROBUST JOB CREATION BY SUPPORTING GOOD-PAYING JOBS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE PROJECT WITH FREE AND FAIR CHOICE TO JOIN A UNION.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE PEOPLE LIVING AND TRAVELING IN CENTRAL TEXAS INCLUDING COMMUTERS PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS. THE PROJECT TAKES A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO EXPANDING AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION CHOICES WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON RACIAL EQUITY ADDRESSING THE SPECIFIC CHALLENGES FACED BY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES PARTICULARLY BIPOC POPULATIONS LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. IMPROVING TRANSIT SERVICE RELIABILITY AND EFFICIENCY WHILE ENHANCING PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE AIMS TO REDUCE TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES AND ALLEVIATE ECONOMIC STRAIN PARTICULARLY IN NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE RESIDENTS FACE BARRIERS TO CAR OWNERSHIP DUE TO LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES. MOREOVER THE PROJECT PRIORITIZES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL DAILY DESTINATIONS SUCH AS JOBS HEALTHCARE AND GROCERY STORES BY ENHANCING PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE AND CONNECTING RESIDENTIAL AREAS MORE EFFICIENTLY TO KEY LOCATIONS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $18.0M | — |
| EL PASO SUN METRO FY 19 5307 | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF EL PASO | $14.0M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THE AWARD OF IS TO USE FY22 SECTION 5339C DISCRETIONARY FUNDS APPORTIONED TO THE UZA EL PASO TX-NM OF TOTAL FEDERAL SHARE OF $8876712.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS AND WORKFORCE TRAINING.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED350KW PASSENGER VEHICLES LEVEL 2 CHARGING STATIONS TRAINING FLEET STAFF; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT WILL IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR OUR CUSTOMERS CONTRIBUTE TO WORKFORCE TRAINING LEADING TO GOOD PAYING JOBS IN THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY AND WILL SUPPORT SUN METROS COMMITMENT TO REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS AND IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOR OUR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY.; 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 | $8.9M | — |
| TRINITY METRO FY13 AND FY14 5307 STP FUNDS REGIONAL VANPOOL WESTERN SUBREGION | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $5.5M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR FIXED GUIDEWAY REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES FOR THE METRORAIL RED LINE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FIXED GUIDEWAY REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES ARE FOR BRIDGE AND TRACK INFRASTRUCTURE GRADE CROSSING SIGNAL HEALTH MONITORING AND POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL (PTC) OPTIMIZATION AND INSTALLATION TO INCORPORATE CURRENT DESIGN STANDARDS AND ADDITIONAL FEATURES TO PROTECT RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: MAINTENANCE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE UNDERTAKEN TO MAXIMIZE THE USEFUL LIFE OF THE FIXED GUIDEWAY ASSETS. ADDITIONALLY PTC IS A FEDERALLY MANDATED SYSTEM INTENDED TO RELIABLY AND FUNCTIONALLY PREVENT TRAIN-TO-TRAIN COLLISION OVER-SPEED DERAILMENTS INCURSIONS INTO ESTABLISHED WORK ZONE LIMITS AND THE MOVEMENT OF A TRAIN THROUGH AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED SWITCH.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE POPULACE OF THE CAPMETRO SERVICE AREA THE RIDERS OF THE CAPMETRO SERVICE AS WELL AS THE FREIGHT OPERATORS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $4.6M | — |
| ORIGINAL APPLICATION:PURPOSE OF THE AWARDCAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (CAPITAL METRO) IS SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION FOR $1936980 IN SECTION 5310 FEDERAL FUNDS ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND 5 SUBRECIPIENTS. 5310 FISCAL YEAR 2020 APPORTIONMENT: $987022; FISCAL YEAR 2021 APPORTIONMENT: ( $949958 OF) $1013321 TOTAL $2000343. CRRSAA WAIVES THE LOCAL SHARE REQUIREMENT FOR PREVIOUSLY APPORTIONED (FY21 AND PRIOR) UNOBLIGATED SECTION 5310 FUNDS AND PERMITS UNOBLIGATED FUNDS TO BE AWARDED AT 100-PERCENT FEDERAL SHARE (SEE UPLOADED LETTER OF REQUEST).FUNDS TO BE APPLIED FOR LATER $63363CAPITAL METRO CERTIFIES THAT THESE FUNDS WERE AWARDED ON A FAIR AND EQUITABLE BASIS; THE PROJECTS HAVE BEEN DERIVED FROM A REGIONALLY COORDINATED PUBLIC TRANSIT-HUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION PLAN; TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE SERVICES ARE COORDINATED WITH TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES; AND THE PLANNING PROCESS INCLUDED REPRESENTATIVES OF PUBLIC PRIVATE AND NON-PROFIT TRANSPORTATION AND HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS PARTICIPATION BY THE PUBLIC AND REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED:THIS GRANT INCLUDES ALL THE PROJECTS SELECTED FOR SECTION 5310 FUNDING THROUGH THE FY2021 CALL FOR PROJECTS ADMINISTERED BY THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION. FUNDING ALLOCATED TO CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (CAPITAL METRO) INCLUDES $200034 FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ($98702 FROM FY2020 AND $101332 FROM FY2021 APPORTIONMENTS).A TOTAL OF 5 SUBRECIPIENT PROJECTS WERE SELECTED WHICH INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING:1. BLUEBONNET TRAILS COMMUNITY SERVICES: $2953202. SENIOR ACCESS: $3740003. FAITH IN ACTION GEORGETOWN: $4312954. DRIVE A SENIOR CENTRAL TEXAS: $4100005. DRIVE A SENIOR AUSTIN TEXAS: $226331EXPECTED OUTCOMES:SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WILL RECEIVE EXPANDED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND MOBILITY OPTIONS ENABLING THEM TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AVOID SOCIAL ISOLATION AND INCREASE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES:SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE AUSTIN URBANIZED AREA.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES:BLUEBONNET TRAILS COMMUNITY MHMR CENTER D.B.A. BLUEBONNET TRAILS COMMUNITY SERVICES ($295320) BLUEBONNET TRAILS COMMUNITY SERVICES (BTCS) WILL SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES LIVING IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY WHO ARE UNABLE TO DRIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND ARE WITHOUT ACCESS TO OTHER TRANSPORTATION. INDIVIDUALS IN BTCS SERVICES HAVE QUALIFYING DISABILITY DIAGNOSES AND ARE ALSO COMPRISED OF SENIORS VETERANS AND TITLE VI POPULATIONS. THIS PROJECT WILL USE PREPAID VOUCHERS WITH ESTABLISHED PUBLIC TRANSPORT PROVIDERS AS WELL AS INTERNAL VOUCHERS FOR MORE SPECIFIC TRANSPORT NEEDS. THESE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND MEDICAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING APPOINTMENTS AND INCREASE THEIR COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. BY REDUCING THE BARRIERS TO ACCESSING NEEDED SERVICES INDIVIDUALS WILL HAVE A BETTER OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL GOALS.SENIOR ACCESS ($374000) SENIOR ACCESS PROVIDES VOLUNTEER-BASED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO OLDER FRAIL ADULTS IN THE AUSTIN AREA INCLUDING ROUND ROCK PFLUGERVILLE HUTTO MANOR AND EAST AUSTIN. THESE RIDES ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND FOSTER INDEPENDENT LIVING IN OLDER ADULTS. SENIOR ACCESS FACILITATES ACCESS BY PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL SERVICES AND TRIPS THAT HELP ALLEVIATE ISOLATION INCLUDING GROCERY SHOPPING AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. THE FUNDING WILL HELP SERVE EVEN MORE OF OUR FRAGILE OLDER POPULATION BY PROVIDING FOR A PURCHASE OF A NEW 14 PASSENGER VAN TO EXPAND OUR FIXED ROUTES A SMALL VAN FOR EMERGENCY RIDES WHEN VOLUNTEERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT COSTS EMERGENCY RIDES VAN MAINTENANCE AND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES.FAITH IN ACTION GEORGETOWN ($431295) FAITH IN ACTION GEORGETOWN (FIAG) PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS 65 YEARS+ WHO NO LONGER DRIVE DUE TO HEALTH REASONS AND OR CANNOT AFFORD A CAR. WITH A VOLUNTEER MODEL FIAG PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION GROWING BOTH IN SIZE AND NUMBERS SERVED AND BY ADAPTING PROCESSES TO HELP SENIORS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY LONGER. A VAN PROGRAM WAS ADDED IN 2018 TO HANDLE GROCERY TRIPS MORE EFFICIENTLY AND TO SUPPLEMENT VOLUNTEER AVAILABILITY TO COVER 1-ON-1 MEDICAL TRIPS. AS VOLUNTEERS HAVE BEEN SLOW TO RE-ENGAGE SINCE THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 THIS PROJECT WILL INTRODUCE 2 NEW PROGRAMS TO MEET THE CONTINUED GROWTH THAT GEORGETOWN HAS EXPERIENCED. THE PURCHASE OF A MINI-VAN WILL EXPAND SERVICES FOR SOUTHEAST GEORGETOWN OFFERING RIDESHARE. SECOND A VOUCHER PROGRAM WILL BE IMPLEMENTED TO INCREASE RIDERSHIP.DRIVE A SENIOR CENTRAL TEXAS ($410000) THE DRIVE A SENIOR CENTRAL TEXAS (DASCTX) PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS OF SENIORS IN THE AUSTIN AREA --IT ALLOWS THEM TO AGE IN PLACE OPTIMIZING PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL HEALTH THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP RIDES TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS GROCERY SHOPPING FOOD BANKS SENIOR CENTERS PLACES OF WORSHIP SOCIAL OUTINGS RESPITE CARE AND MORE. VOLUNTEER DRIVERS PROVIDE DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE FOR ONE-WAY OR ROUNDTRIP RIDES DEPENDING ON THE CLIENTS NEED. SENIORS CALL TO SCHEDULE A RIDE OR CAN TEXT OR EMAIL THEIR REQUEST. VOLUNTEERS USE AN ONLINE PLATFORM TO SIGN UP TO DRIVE AT THEIR CONVENIENCE; GROUP RIDES ARE SCHEDULED AND DRIVEN BY PAID STAFF. DASCTX IS COMMITTED TO SERVING 550 CLIENTS IN 2022 AND OVER 900 IN 2023.DRIVE A SENIOR AUSTIN TEXAS ($226331) DRIVE A SENIOR AUSTIN TEXAS (DASATX) MISSION IS TO ENABLE OLDER ADULTS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AVOID SOCIAL ISOLATION AND AGE IN PLACE BY PROVIDING FREE VOLUNTEER-BASED TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES. IT PROVIDES COST-EFFECTIVE HIGH-QUALITY AND SAFE TRANSPORTATION FOR HOME-BOUND SENIORS IN THE AUSTIN METRO AREA. 100% OF ITS SERVICES ARE FOR TRANSIT DEPENDENT POPULATIONS INCLUDING SENIORS LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS VETERANS/SPOUSES OF VETERANS AND OLDER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. SPECIFICALLY FUNDING WILL HELP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1. INFRASTRUCTURE STRENGTHENING AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING PROGRAMS 2. OUTREACH TO UNDERSERVED MINORITY NEIGHBORHOODS AND LOW-INCOME SENIORS. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $2.0M | — |
| PURPOSE OF THE AWARD: THIS GRANT IS FOR FY 2021 ENHANCED MOBILITY OF SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (5310) FUNDS FOR DALLAS - FORT WORTH - ARLINGTON (DFWA URBANIZED AREA (489510) AND DENTON - LEWISVILLE (DL) URBANIZED AREA (483890) TRANSIT SERVICES PERFORMED BY SPAN INC. (SPAN) AND STAR TRANSIT. THIS GRANT ALSO INCLUDES FUNDING FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NCTCOG) FOR GRANT OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES FOR PROJECTS INCLUDED IN THIS GRANT. THE TOTAL REQUEST FOR A PARTIAL AMOUNT OF APPORTIONED FTA FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1236959. LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS PROVIDED WILL TOTAL $121268. ADDITIONALLY 67738 IN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CREDITS (TDCS) WILL BE USED. BALANCE OF FUNDS WILL BE APPLIED FOR IN A FUTURE APPLICATION. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED:FUNDING PROVIDED THROUGH THIS GRANT WILL PROVIDE TRANSIT SERVICE TARGETED TO SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BY SPAN INC. (SPAN) AND STAR TRANSIT. FUNDING WILL ALSO ALLOW FOR GRANT OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES FOR PROJECTS INCLUDED IN THIS GRANT TO BE PERFORMED. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:FUNDING FROM THIS GRANT WILL PROVIDE DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ALLOW THEM TO GET TO THEIR DESTINATIONS.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES:INDIVIDUAL RESIDING IN DALLAS KAUFMAN AND DENTON COUNTIES INCLUDING THOSE IN THE CITIES OF LITTLE ELM THE COLONY AND MESQUITESUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES:SPAN WILL PROVIDE DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE TO SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THAT RESIDE IN LITTLE ELM AND THE COLONY TO LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT DENTON AND DALLAS COUNTIES. STAR TRANSIT WILL PROVIDE SAME DAY DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE FOCUSED ON SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES FOR THE CITY OF MESQUITE. THIS SERVICE ALSO INCLUDES CONNECTIONS TO DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT (DART) LIGHT RAIL STATIONS. NCTCOG WILL PROVIDE GRANT OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES FOR PROJECTS INCLUDED IN THIS GRANT.BELOW IS A SUMMARY OF THE REQUEST OF FEDERAL FUNDS AND THE MATCH TO BE PROVIDED AT A SCOPE LEVEL: 11.71.13 - 3RD PARTY CONTRACTED SERVICES - SPAN: $338692 (FEDERAL); 67738 (TDCS)11.71.13 - 3RD PARTY CONTRACTED SERVICES - STAR TRANSIT: $485072 (FEDERAL); $121268 (LOCAL)11.80.00 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION (DFWA) - NCTCOG: $388424 (FEDERAL)11.80.00 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION (DL) - NCTCOG: $24771 (FEDERAL) A BREAKDOWN OF THE (MINIMUM) 55% TRADITIONAL 5310 CAPITAL PROJECTS AND THE AMOUNT UNDER THE (MAXIMUM) 45% OTHER ELIGIBLE 5310 ACTIVITIES FOR THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR IS DOCUMENTED IN THE ATTACHMENT IN APPLICATION DOCUMENTS UNDER FY21 SECTION 5310 55_45_ BREAKDOWN.PDF. THE PROJECTS INCLUDED IN THIS GRANT WERE INCLUDED IN THE 2021-2024 NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) ON JULY 8 2021 AND OCTOBER 14 2021. REFERENCES TO THE PROJECTS IN THE TIP ARE INCLUDED IN PROJECT PLAN INFORMATION WITHIN APPLICATION DOCUMENTS. THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL APPROVED 67738 TDCS ON JULY 8 2021 TO BE USED IN LIEU OF THE MATCH COMPONENT FOR SPANS CAPITAL PROJECTS INCLUDED IN THIS GRANT APPLICATION. TDC APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION IS ATTACHED TO THE GRANT IN APPLICATION DOCUMENTS AND PROJECT DOCUMENTS UNDER SPAN_SIGNEDTIP_POP.PDF. STAR TRANSIT WILL UTILIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS DEDICATED TO TRANSIT CONTRACT REVENUE AND MISCELLANEOUS INCOME AS SOURCES OF LOCAL MATCH FOR PROJECTS NOT AWARDED TDCS. NCTCOG WILL ELECT TO USE PRE-AWARD AUTHORITY PROVIDED BY FTA ON JANUARY 19 2021 FOR PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THIS GRANT. PRE-AWARD AUTHORITY EXPENSES IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $123938 WERE INCURRED FROM 2/1/2022 TO 8/1/2022. NCTCOG CERTIFIES THAT THE ALLOCATION OF THESE FUNDS TO SUBRECIPIENTS WERE AWARDED ON A FAIR AND EQUITABLE BASIS; THE PROJECTS HAVE BEEN DERIVED FROM A REGIONALLY COORDINATED PUBLIC TRANSIT-HUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION PLAN; TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE SERVICES ARE COORDINATED WITH TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES; AND THE PLANNING PROCESS INCLUDED REPRESENTATIVES OF PUBLIC PRIVATE AND NON-PROFIT TRANSPORTATION AND HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS PARTICIPATION BY THE PUBLIC AND REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS | $1.9M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (CAPITAL METRO) IS SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND 3 SUBRECIPIENTS FOR $171263 IN SECTION 5310 FEDERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATED THROUGH THE CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE AND RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2021. CAPITAL METRO CERTIFIES THAT THESE FUNDS WERE AWARDED ON A FAIR AND EQUITABLE BASIS; THE PROJECTS HAVE BEEN DERIVED FROM A REGIONALLY COORDINATED PUBLIC TRANSIT-HUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION PLAN; TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE SERVICES ARE COORDINATED WITH TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES; AND THE PLANNING PROCESS INCLUDED REPRESENTATIVES OF PUBLIC PRIVATE AND NON-PROFIT TRANSPORTATION AND HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS PARTICIPATION BY THE PUBLIC AND REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THIS GRANT IS FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE FOR PROJECTS SELECTED FOR SECTION 5310 CRRSAA FUNDING THROUGH THE FY2021 CALL FOR PROJECTS AND THE FY2025 CALL FOR PROJECTS ADMINISTERED BY THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WILL RECEIVE EXPANDED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND MOBILITY OPTIONS ENABLING THEM TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AVOID SOCIAL ISOLATION AND INCREASE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE AUSTIN URBANIZED AREA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: DRIVE A SENIOR AUSTIN TEXAS ($27294) DRIVE A SENIOR AUSTIN TEXAS (DASATX) MISSION IS TO ENABLE OLDER ADULTS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AVOID SOCIAL ISOLATION AND AGE IN PLACE BY PROVIDING FREE VOLUNTEER-BASED TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES. IT PROVIDES COST-EFFECTIVE HIGH-QUALITY AND SAFE TRANSPORTATION FOR HOME-BOUND SENIORS IN THE AUSTIN METRO AREA. 100% OF ITS SERVICES ARE FOR TRANSIT DEPENDENT POPULATIONS INCLUDING SENIORS LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS VETERANS/SPOUSES OF VETERANS AND OLDER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. SPECIFICALLY FUNDING WILL HELP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1. INFRASTRUCTURE STRENGTHENING AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING PROGRAMS 2. OUTREACH TO UNDERSERVED MINORITY NEIGHBORHOODS AND LOW-INCOME SENIORS.AUSTIN GROUP FOR THE ELDERLY (AGE) OF CENTRAL TEXAS ($125500) - AGE OF CENTRAL TEXAS PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION FOR OLDER ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH ITS INNOVATIVE THRIVE SOCIAL AND WELLNESS CENTERS AND ITS HEALTHY CONNECTIONS AGREEMENT WITH FAMILY ELDERCARE. RIDERS UTILIZING AGES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES MOSTLY CONSIST OF LOW-INCOME OLDER ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL AND/OR COGNITIVE NEEDS WHO ARE DEPENDENT ON AGE TO ACCESS CARE AND ESSENTIAL RESOURCES BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO DRIVE OR UTILIZE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. TRANSPORTATION OFFERED BY AGE IS ONE OF THE SAFEST TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THOSE SERVED BECAUSE DRIVERS ARE SPECIALLY TRAINED IN DRIVER SAFETY EMERGENCY ROADSIDE AND ACCIDENT PROCEDURES AND WORK WITH OLDER ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ($18469) - AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT (PARD) SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM HAS BEEN OPERATING FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND EXISTS TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO FACE TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES ESPECIALLY THOSE FROM AUSTINS LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES. PARD HAS ALREADY INVESTED IN A FLEET OF VEHICLES TO SHUTTLE PATRONS; HOWEVER THE VEHICLES ARE NOT BEING USED TO THEIR FULLEST CAPACITY DUE TO A SHORTAGE OF DRIVERS. THE REQUESTED FUNDING WILL SUPPORT CURRENT STAFFING AND NEW HIRES TO MEET THE INCREASING DEMAND FOR RIDES TO CONGREGATE MEAL SITES AND FOR PERSONAL ERRANDS. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $171K | — |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS NEW TASK ORDER IS TO INITIATE A NEW 2024 PMO REGIONAL TASK ORDER USING OTHER THAN FAIR OPPORTUNITY FOR BOWMAN ENGINEERING & CONSULTING INC FOR REGION 4 FOR MIAMI NORTHWEST CORRIDOR, EAST-WEST CORRIDOR AND BROWARD COMMUTER RAIL | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | BOWMAN ENGINEERING & CONSULTING INC | $1.1M | — |
| THE PURPOSE OF THE TASK ORDER IS TO AWARD BOWMAN ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING INC. WITH THE MIAMI BROWARD RAIL BUNDLE PROJECT | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | BOWMAN ENGINEERING & CONSULTING INC | $1.1M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF 26 MILES OF A COMMUTER RAIL ALIGNMENT WITH 10 STATIONS FROM THE CITY OF PLANO WESTWARD CONNECTING TO DFW AIRPORT AT TERMINAL B.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ALL RELATED DESIGN CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT BY PMOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FINAL DESIGN GUIDEWAY CONSTRUCTION DRAINAGE AND UTILITY WORK TRACK INSTALLATION AT GRADE CROSSINGS AERIAL STRUCTURES CIVIL AND SYSTEMS WORK STATION CONSTRUCTION ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FACILITY (EMF) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: A FUNCTIONAL COMMUTER RAIL ALIGNMENT WHICH PROVIDES ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION FOR DART COMMUTERS IN THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH METROPLEX WITH REVENUE DATE ANTICIPATED IN LATE 2025.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: RESIDENTS AND COMMUTERS OF THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH METROPLEX AND SURROUNDING AREA INCLUDING CUSTOMERS OF DFW AIRPORT AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT SOURCES IN THE AREA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT INC | $101.6M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES INCLUDES THE MAINTENANCE OF; PASSENGER AMENITIES AT STATIONS AND CENTERS TRACK ELECTRIFICATION SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS RAIL SERVICES REGULAR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ETC. THE PM ACTIVITIES COMPRISE OF THE PURCHASE OF INVENTORY MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS CAPITALIZED MAINTENANCE EXPENSES (INCLUDING MECHANIC LABOR) FOR TRANSIT VEHICLES AND FACILITIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES ALLOWABLE PURSUANT TO C9030.1E APPENDIX E.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT DART TO MEET PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE STANDARDS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OPERATIONS AND KEEP ROLLING STOCK VEHICLES IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: DART AND THE RIDERS THAT RELY ON ITS SERVICE WILL BENEFIT FROM CONTINUED SERVICES PERMITTING WORKERS TO GET TO WORK AND OTHER DESTINATIONS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT INC | $71.2M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: NEW TEXRAIL VEHICLES FOR TEXRAIL LINE: PURCHASE 4 NEW PASSENGER RAIL VEHICLES FOR TEXRAIL TO ENABLE EXPANSION OF SERVICE FROM EXISTING TP STATION TO NEAR SOUTHSIDE STATION IN THE FT WORTH MEDICAL DISTRICT.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: PURCHASE OF 4 NEW PASSENGER RAIL VEHICLES FOR TEXRAIL.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS TO EXTEND THE RAIL LINE ENABLING CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES TO ACCESS JOBS MEDICAL FACILITIES EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND OTHER PLACES TO THEY LIVE WORK AND PLAY ALONG THIS CORRIDOR OF NEAR SOUTHSIDE STATION AND FORT WORTH MEDICAL DISTRICT.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: CUSTOMERS WITHIN AND AROUND NEAR SOUTHSIDE STATION AND FORT WORTH MEDICAL DISTRICT WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS PROJECT AS EXTEND ITS SERVICES FROM THE PACIFIC RAIL STATION TO THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE STATION LOCATED IN THE FORT WORTH MEDICAL DISTRICT.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $65.0M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: TRINITY METRO IS APPLYING FOR FY 2024 FY 2025 SECTION 5307 FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH ADA PARATRANSIT OPERATING PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAFETY AND SECURITY EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES AND FACILITIES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED WITH THIS FUNDING INCLUDE ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE PURCHASE OF BARRIER DOORS AND SECURITY FEATURES AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS FUNDING WILL ALLOW TRINITY METRO TO PROVIDE PARATRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE AGENCY SERVICE AREA AND BETTER PROTECT OPERATORS PROPERTIES AS WELL AS MAINTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT..; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: COMMUTERS IN THE TRINITY METRO SERVICE AREA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $56.7M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS APPLICATION IS TO FUND THE EXTENSION TO THE SOUTHSIDE RAIL STATION. TEXRAIL IS TRINITY METROS 27-MILE COMMUTER RAIL LINE THAT EXTENDS FROM DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH THROUGH NORTH FORT WORTH NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND GRAPEVINE TO THE NORTHERN ENTRANCE OF DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ENDING AT TERMINAL B.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THIS PROJECT WILL FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TEXRAIL COMMUTER LINE TO THE SOUTHSIDE LOCATION NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MISTLETOE BOULEVARD AND BECKHAM PLACE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS TO EXTEND THE RAIL LINE SO THAT OUR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS CAN ACCESS JOBSHEALTHCARE APPOINTMENTSEDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND OTHER PLACES TO THEY LIVE WORK AND PLAY ALONG THIS CORRIDOR.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS PROJECT.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $53.7M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: TRINITY METRO IS APPLYING FOR 2020 2022 2023 5307 FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH OPERATING MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL EXPENSES. SECTION 5307 FORMULA FUNDING ALLOWS TRINITY METRO TO USE FEDERAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT TRANSIT CAPITAL OPERATING EXPENSES AND OTHER TRANSIT-RELATED ACTIVITIES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED WITH THIS FUNDING INCLUDE ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE PURCHASE SECURITY/SURVEILLANCE SERVICES AND MAINTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT (PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE); EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS FUNDING WILL ALLOW TRINITY METRO TO PROVIDE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE WITHIN THE AGENCY SERVICE AREA THE CAPABILITY TO BETTER SURVEIL AGENCY VEHICLES EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTIES AS WELL AS MAINTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: COMMUTERS IN THE TRINITY METRO SERVICE AREA; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $47.5M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: RAIL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MAINTAINING; PASSENGER AMENITIES AT STATIONS AND CENTERS TRACK ELECTRIFICATION SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS RAIL SERVICES REGULAR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ETC. THE PM ACTIVITIES COMPRISE OF THE PURCHASE OF INVENTORY EQUIPMENT MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES; AS WELL AS CAPITALIZED MAINTENANCE EXPENSES (INCLUDING MECHANIC LABOR) FOR TRANSIT VEHICLES AND FACILITIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES ALLOWABLE PURSUANT TO C9030.1E APPENDIX E.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND DART STAFF SALARIES AND DIRECT BENEFITS OF EMPLOYEES INVOLVED IN MAINTAINING RAIL VEHICLES OR SYSTEMS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT DART TO MEET PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE STANDARDS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OPERATIONS AND KEEP ROLLING STOCK VEHICLES IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: DART AND THE RIDERS THAT RELY ON ITS SERVICE WILL BENEFIT FROM CONTINUED SERVICES PERMITTING WORKERS TO GET TO WORK AND OTHER DESTINATIONS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT INC | $42.8M | — |
| THIS APPLICATION IS TO REQUEST FY21 SECTION 5307 ARP FUNDS APPORTIONED TO THE EL PASO TX-NM UZA IN THE AMOUNT OF $36405262 REPRESENTING 100% FEDERAL SHARE OF THE TOTAL ELIGIBLE AMOUNT.PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PREVENT PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO CORONAVIRUS.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: THE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE OPERATING ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT THE AGENCY BY COVERING OPERATING EXPENSES MAINLY PAYROLL DURING THE PANDEMIC.EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT THE EL PASO SUN METRO TRANSIT AGENCY TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE OPERATIONS DURING THIS PANDEMIC. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: EL PASO SUN METRO AND THE RIDERS THAT RELY ON ITS SERVICE WILL BENEFIT FROM CONTINUED SERVICES PERMITTING WORKERS TO GET TO WORK AND OTHER DESTINATIONS.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONETHIS GRANT APPLICATION IS FOR THE FULL APPORTIONMENT AMOUNT. PRE-AWARD AUTHORITY WAS SELECTED BECAUSE EXPENSES ARE ANTICIPATED PRIOR TO EXECUTION OF THE AWARD STARTING DECEMBER 2021. PRE-AWARD AUTHORITY EXPENSES IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $16500000 WERE INCURRED FROM 12/01/2021 TO 08/31/2022.THE ARP OPERATING ASSISTANCE PERIOD FROM 12/1/2021-12/31/2023 OVERLAPS WITH THE OPERATING ASSISTANCE PERIOD IN TX-2021-054-00 EL PASO SUN METRO FFY21 SECTION 5307 CRRSAA OPERATING ASSISTANCE. THE CRRSAA GRANT FUNDS DISBURSEMENTS ARE REACHING THE MAXIMUM AWARDED AMOUNT AND ARE INSUFFICIENT TO COVER ELIGIBLE OPERATING EXPENSES OF MAINTAINING ONGOING OPERATION OF SYSTEM WITH REDUCED RIDERSHIP REVENUES AND WITH ADDITIONAL COST OF SANITIZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDING PPE EQUIPMENT FOR EMPLOYEES/RIDERS TO REMAIN SAFE.PER ARP THE OPERATING EXPENSES IN THIS APPLICATION ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE PROGRAMMED IN THE LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN STATE TRANSPORTATION PLAN OR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. IN ADDITION THERE IS NO NEED TO SET ASIDE THE 1% FOR SURVEIL/SECURITY EQUIPMENT IN THIS GRANT AS FUNDING FOR SAME PURPOSE IS AVAILABLE IN REGULAR 5307 FORMULA GRANTS.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. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF EL PASO | $36.4M | — |
| HOUSTON METRO - CMAQ - CONSTRUCTION OF ADA PROJECTS (UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT) | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY | $30.0M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE GOAL OF THIS AWARD IS TO TRANSITION METROS FLEET FROM DIESEL TO CLEANER FUELS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROCURE CNG FUELED BUSES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE PURCHASING OF CNG BUSES WILL PROVIDE A DEPENDABLE TRANSIT OPTION THAT WILL HELP DECREASE AIR POLLUTION AND ALLEVIATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: PASSENGERS WILL BENEFIT FROM CLEAN LOW-EMISSION BUSES AND MORE RELIABLE TRANSIT SERVICE. RESIDENTS WITHIN THE METRO SERVICE AREA WILL BENEFIT FROM IMPROVED AIR QUALITY.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY | $29.2M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PROJECT WILL FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 5.2 MILES OF SHARED-USE TRAIL INCLUDING SAFETY TREATMENTS WILL BE BUILT FROM MEANDERING WAY IN DALLAS TO SHILOH ROAD IN PLANO AND WILL DIRECTLY CONNECT TO SEVERAL SILVER LINE RAIL STATION PLATFORM.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE PROJECT WILL CONSTRUCT SEGMENTS OF AN APPROXIMATELY 12-FOOT-WIDE PAVED MULTI-USE TRAIL AND WILL INCLUDE (AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS) THE INSTALLATION OF SAFETY TREATMENTS FOR AT-GRADE ROADWAY/RAIL CROSSINGS TRAFFIC SIGNALS MEDIAN CUTS NON-ACTIVE WARNING SIGNAGE RECTANGULAR FLASHING BEACONS (RRFB) AND ROADWAY STRIPING. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO INCLUDE BUILDING SIDEWALK CONNECTIONS TO THE TRAIL UTILITY RELOCATION AT CUSTER ROAD STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN MITIGATIONS RETAINING WALLS AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE TRAIL PROJECT WILL PROVIDE DIRECT ACCESS TO THREE OF THE NINE SILVER LINE RAIL STATIONS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION: UTD STATION (AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS (UTD) CAMPUS IN RICHARDSON) AND 12TH STREET AND SHILOH STATIONS IN PLANO AND THEIR SURROUNDING TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENTS (TOD).; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: DART COMMUTERS; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT INC | $25.0M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: TRINTY METRO IS APPLYING FOR 2021 5307 FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH OPERATING MAINTENACE AND CAPITAL EXPENSES. SECTION 5307 FORMULA FUNDING ALLOWS TRINITY METRO TO USE FEDERAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT TRANSIT CAPITAL OPERATING EXPENSES AND OTHER TRANSIT RELATED ACTIVITIES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED WITH THIS FUNDING INCLUDE ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE PURCHASE SECURITY/SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT (PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE); EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS FUNDING WILL ALLOW TRINITY METRO TO PROVIDE PARATRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE AGENCY SERVICE AREA CAPABILITY TO BETTER SURVEIL AGENCY VEHICLES EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTIES AS WELL AS MAINTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: COMMUTERS IN THE TRINITY METRO SERVICE AREA; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $21.2M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE THE ALLOWED 10% ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE AND THE PURCHASE OF 4 REPLACEMENT BUSES TO ASSIST SUN METRO IN FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT OPERATIONS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THESE GRANTS FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED FOR: CAPITALIZED VEHICLE AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE (INCLUDING THE .75% SAFETY REQUIREMENT)ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE (ALLOWED 10%) REPLACEMENT OF FOUR (4) BUSES; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: INCREASE PASSENGER COMFORT SAFETY AND SECURITY MAINTAIN CITY OF EL PASO/SUN METROS ASSETS IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR AND PROMOTE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION USAGE.; 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 | $20.9M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE CAPITALIZED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR METROS HIGH INTENSITY FIXED GUIDEWAY RAIL SYSTEM.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CAPITALIZED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR HIGHINTENSITY FIXED GUIDEWAY RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE. ELIGIBLE PROJECTS INCLUDE ACTIVITIES THAT MAINTAIN REHABILITATE OR REPLACE CAPITAL ASSETS SUCH AS RAIL ROLLING STOCK TRACK LINE EQUIPMENT AND STRUCTURES SIGNAL SYSTEMS POWER EQUIPMENT AND SUBSTATIONS PASSENGER STATIONS AND TERMINALS SECURITY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT AND PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT PLANS. THESE SECTION 5337 FUNDS WILL HELP MAINTAIN METROS ROLLING STOCK TRACK LINE EQUIPMENT AND STRUCTURES SIGNAL AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS POWER EQUIPMENT AND SUBSTATIONS PASSENGER STATIONS AND TERMINALS SECURITY SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: METRO OPERATES 76 LIGHT RAIL VEHICLES SUPPORTED BY THE RAIL OPERATING CENTER THE RAIL SERVICE AND INSPECTION FACILITY AND APPROXIMATELY 21.6 MILES OF TRACK WITH 39 STATIONS ACROSS ITS THREE LIGHT RAIL LINES. THESE FUNDS WILL IMPROVE SYSTEM SAFETY BY ENSURING ALL ASSETS MEET OR EXCEED THEIR DESIGN PERFORMANCE STANDARDS WHILE REDUCING SERVICE DISRUPTIONS AND DELAYS THROUGH PROPER MAINTENANCE OF HIGH INTENSITY FIXED GUIDEWAY INFRASTRUCTURE. THEY WILL ENHANCE THE RELIABILITY AND EFFICIENCY OF THE OVERALL TRANSIT SYSTEM EXTEND ASSET LIFESPANS TO REDUCE LONG TERM CAPITAL AND MAINTENANCE COSTS AND SUPPORT COMPLIANCE WITH STATE OF GOOD REPAIR REQUIREMENTS AND FEDERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE COMMUTERS WHO WILL EXPERIENCE SAFER MORE RELIABLE AND MORE EFFICIENT SERVICE AS WELL AS METRO EMPLOYEES WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM A BETTER MAINTAINED SYSTEM THAT REDUCES OPERATIONAL RISKS AND EQUIPMENT FAILURES. IN ADDITION THE BROADER COMMUNITY GAINS FROM IMPROVED SAFETY FEWER SERVICE DISRUPTIONS AND A TRANSIT SYSTEM THAT REMAINS IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY | $19.7M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE RAIL CAPITALIZED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR METROS HIGH-INTENSITY FIXED GUIDEWAY SYSTEM. HIGH-INTENSITY MOTORBUS (HOV) FUNDS WILL BE USED ON RAIL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROJECTS RELATED TO VEHICLES AND NON-VEHICLES. OTHER TYPES OF EXPENSES THAT INCLUDES PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE INCORPORATE ALL THE ACTIVITIES SUPPLIES MATERIALS LABOR SERVICES AND ASSOCIATED COSTS REQUIRED TO PRESERVE OR EXTEND THE FUNCTIONALITY AND SERVICEABILITY OF THE ASSET IN A COST EFFECTIVE MANNER.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: RAIL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE INCLUDES ALL CAPITAL INVESTMENT MAINTENANCE COSTS RELATED TO VEHICLES AND NON-VEHICLES. FUNDS WILL BE USED ON ALL ACTIVITIES SUPPLIES MATERIALS LABOR SERVICES AND ASSOCIATED COSTS REQUIRED TO PRESERVE OR EXTEND THE FUNCTIONALITY AND SERVICEABILITY OF THE ASSET IN A COST EFFECTIVE MANNER. THE OVERHAUL AND REBUILDING OF VEHICLES STATION INFRASTRUCTURE TRACK SIGNALS COMMUNICATIONS AND COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: METROS HIGH-INTENSITY FIXED GUIDEWAY WILL BE MAINTAINED IN A CONDITION IN WHICH PHYSICAL ASSETS BOTH INDIVIDUALLY AND AS A SYSTEM ARE PERFORMING AT A LEVEL AT LEAST EQUAL TO THAT CALLED FOR IN THEIR AS-BUILT OR AS-MODIFIED DESIGN SPECIFICATION DURING ANY PERIOD. THESE FUNDS WILL ENSURE THAT METROS HIGH-INTENSITY FIXED GUIDEWAY REMAINS IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR. THIS WILL HELP IMPROVE OVERALL SYSTEM SAFETY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE HOUSTON UZA AND GREATER HOUSTON AREA THAT UTILIZES METROS HIGH INTENSITY FIXED GUIDEWAY SYSTEM.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY | $19.3M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: FUND PLANNING ACTIVITIES ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE AND CAPITAL ITEMS SUCH AS BUSES PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY/SECURITY PROJECTS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THESE GRANTS FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED FOR SHORT-RANGE TRANSIT PLANNING; CAPITALIZED VEHICLE AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE; THE ALLOWED 10% FOR ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE AT A CAPITAL REIMBURSEMENT RATE OF 80/20; THE REPLACEMENT OF OLD FIXED ROUTE BUSES IN A POOR STATE OF GOOD REPAIR THAT SATISFIES THE 0.75% SAFETY REQUIREMENT; AND THE 1% SECURITY REQUIREMENT TO BE UTILIZED TO EQUIP NEW BUSES WITH CAMERAS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: MAINTAIN CITY OF EL PASO/SUN METROS ASSETS IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR INCREASE SYSTEM RELIABILITY AND CREATE EFFICIENCIES IN PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.; 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 | $18.1M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: FUND PLANNING ACTIVITIES SECURITY AND ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICES AND CAPITAL ITEMS SUCH AS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY/SECURITY PROJECTS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THESE GRANTS FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED FOR SHORT-RANGE TRANSIT PLANNING; CAPITALIZED VEHICLE AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE; THE ALLOWED 10% FOR ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE; AND THE 1% SECURITY REQUIREMENT TO BE USED FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND FOR THE SECURITY SERVICES CONTRACT.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: MAINTAIN CITY OF EL PASO/SUN METROS ASSETS IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR INCREASE SYSTEM RELIABILITY AND CREATE EFFICIENCIES IN PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.; 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 | $17.7M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR THE ALLOWED 10% ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE AND FOR THE PURCHASE OF 10 REPLACEMENT BUSES TO ASSIST SUN METRO IN FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT OPERATIONS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THESE GRANTS FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED FOR:CAPITALIZED VEHICLE AND FACILITY MAINTENANCEADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE (ALLOWED 10%)REPLACEMENT BUSES (10) INCLUDING THE 1% SECURITY AND THE 0.75% SAFETY REQUIREMENT.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: INCREASE PASSENGER COMFORT SAFETY AND SECURITY MAINTAIN CITY OF EL PASO/SUN METROS ASSETS IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR AND PROMOTE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION USAGE.; 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 | $17.1M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS GRANT WILL BE APPLIED TOWARDS DART SILVER LINE PROJECT. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE PASSENGER RAIL CONNECTIONS AND SERVICE THAT WILL IMPROVE MOBILITY ACCESSIBILITY AND SYSTEM LINKAGES TO MAJOR EMPLOYMENT POPULATION AND ACTIVITY CENTERS IN THE NORTHERN PART OF THE DART SERVICE AREA.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: GUIDE-WAY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION THAT INCLUDES TRACKWORK (MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION) STATIONS BRIDGES COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ELEMENTS PAVING DRAINAGE AND UTILITIES (INCL. RELOCATION).; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE OUTCOME OF THIS PROJECT WILL BE A FULLY FUNCTIONING EAST-TO-WEST COMMUTER RAIL LINE STARTING FROM PLANO (SHILOH) TO DFW AIRPORT (TERMINAL B) WITH THE ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE IN PLACE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: DART COMMUTERS AND MEMBER CITIES.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT INC | $15.0M | — |
| PURPOSE OF THE AWARD: DART IN COOPERATION WITH THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NCTCOG) AND SEVEN CITIES HAVE IDENTIFIED A HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL TO PARALLEL THE SILVER LINE REGIONAL RAIL PROJECT. THE COTTON BELT REGIONAL VELOWEB WILL PROVIDE FOR BOTH RECREATIONAL AND COMMUTER NON-MOTORIZED USES. THE TRAIL WILL PROVIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO EACH OF THE NEW SILVER LINE STATIONS. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: THIS PROJECT WILL PERFORM DESIGN AND ENGINEERING WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE REGIONAL VELOWEB TRAIL. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS AWARD FUNDS DESIGN ACTIVITY ASSOCIATED WITH PROJECT WORK TO FULFILL THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) TO SUPPORT CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION (CE) DOCUMENTATION.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: RESIDENTS OF SEVEN CITIES GRAPEVINE COPPELL DALLAS CARROLLTON ADDISON RICHARDSON AND PLANO; IN ADDITION TO THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NCTCOG) SERVICE AREA.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONEDALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY (THE AUTHORITY OR DART) IS A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGENCY PROVIDING MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO 13 CITIES IN THE DALLAS TEXAS AREA. DART PRESENTLY HAS ARCHER WESTERN HERZOG 4.0 JOINT VENTURE LLC (AWH) UNDER A DESIGN/BUILD CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE 26-MILE COTTON BELT CORRIDOR WHICH EXTENDS BETWEEN DFW AIRPORT AND SHILOH ROAD IN PLANO. THE ALIGNMENT TRAVERSES THREE COUNTIES: TARRANT DALLAS AND COLLIN; AND SEVEN CITIES: GRAPEVINE COPPELL DALLAS CARROLLTON ADDISON RICHARDSON AND PLANO. DART IN COOPERATION WITH THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NCTCOG) AND SEVEN CITIES HAVE IDENTIFIED A HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL TO PARALLEL THE SILVER LINE REGIONAL RAIL PROJECT. THE COTTON BELT REGIONAL VELOWEB WOULD PROVIDE FOR BOTH RECREATIONAL AND COMMUTER USES. THE TRAIL WILL PROVIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO EACH OF THE NEW SILVER LINE STATIONS. THIS PROJECTS DESIGN AND ENGINEERING WORK IS ENVIRONMENTALLY CLEARED UNDER A CE PROVIDED BY FTA ON 12 NOV 2020. THIS AWARD FUNDS DESIGN ACTIVITY ASSOCIATED WITH PROJECT WORK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3720451. TDCS FROM NCTCOG ARE BEING USED IN LIEU OF LOCAL MATCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $744091. DART HAS AN LONP IN THE APPLICATION DOCUMENTS WHICH APPROVED $3720451 TO FULFILL THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) TO SUPPORT CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION (CE) DOCUMENTATION. THE LONP WAS APPROVED ON NOV 12 2020 WHICH IS THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF PRE-AWARD AUTHORITY FOR THIS APPLICATIONS DESIGN ACTIVITIES.THE 30% DESIGN WILL PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF DETAIL TO ADDRESS PRIMARY AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN. THIS PROJECT IS CURRENTLY LISTED IN THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NCTCOG) TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AND THE STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (STIP). | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT INC | $15.0M | — |
| TRINITY METRO - FY 2018 SECTION 5307 - FORMULA GRANT | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $14.5M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: FUND PLANNING ACTIVITIES ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE CAPITAL ITEMS AND SECURITY SERVICES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THESE GRANTS FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED FOR SHORT-RANGE TRANSIT PLANNING; CAPITALIZED VEHICLE AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE; THE ALLOWED 10% FOR ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE; AND THE 1% SECURITY REQUIREMENT FOR SAFETY/SECURITY EQUIPMENT. ; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: MAINTAIN CITY OF EL PASO/SUN METROS ASSETS IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR INCREASE SYSTEM RELIABILITY ANDCREATE EFFICIENCIES IN PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.; 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 | $14.4M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: FUND PLANNING ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE AND CAPITAL ITEMS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED FOR SHORT RANGE PLANNING PROGRAMS; CAPITALIZED VEHICLE AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE; THE ALLOWED 10% FOR ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE; AND THE REQUIRED 1% FOR SECURITY/SURVEILLANCE RELATED ENHANCEMENTS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: IMPROVED TRANSIT SERVICE TO THE GREATER EL PASO AREA.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: RESIDENTS AND CUSTOMERS OF THE EL PASO SUN METRO TRANSIT SERVICE AREA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CITY OF EL PASO | $14.3M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: FUND PLANNING ACTIVITIES ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE CAPITAL ITEMS AND SECURITY RELATED ENHANCEMENTS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THESE GRANT FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED FOR SHORT TERM PLANNING; ADA PARATRANSIT; CAPITAL MAINTENANCE; AND THE REQUIRED 1% FOR SECURITY RELATED ENHANCEMENTS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THESE ACTIVITIES WILL PROLONG THE USEFUL LIFE OF ASSETS; ENHANCE MOBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY; AND ENHANCE THE USER EXPERIENCE THROUGH SAFETY SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGICAL AMENITIES.; 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 | $13.3M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO CONSTRUCT THE MAIN STREET PROMENADE PROJECT TO ENHANCE ACCESS TO TRANSIT IMPROVE ACCESS TO BUSINESSES AND SUPPORT THE LOCAL ECONOMY.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE PROJECT WILL CONSTRUCT SIDEWALKS FUNCTIONAL LANDSCAPING LIGHTING AND GRADING IMPROVEMENTS ALONG 11 BLOCKS FROM DALLAS STREET TO COMMERCE STREET FOR A TOTAL OF 3700 FEET ALONGSIDE METROS RED LINE LIGHT RAIL.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT WILL ENSURE THE CONTINUED SAFE AND EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF MAIN STREET AS AN ACCESSIBLE FIXED-ROUTE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: CITIZENS VISITORS EMPLOYEES AND OTHERS WHO TRAVEL TO OR THROUGH DOWNTOWN HOUSTON WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS FUNDING.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MGMT DIST | $12.0M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR FIXED GUIDEWAY REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES FOR THE METRORAIL RED LINE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FIXED GUIDEWAY REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES ARE FOR BRIDGE AND TRACK INFRASTRUCTURE GRADE CROSSING SIGNAL HEALTH MONITORING AND POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL (PTC) OPTIMIZATION AND INSTALLATION TO INCORPORATE CURRENT DESIGN STANDARDS AND ADDITIONAL FEATURES TO PROTECT RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: MAINTENANCE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE UNDERTAKEN TO MAXIMIZE THE USEFUL LIFE OF THE FIXED GUIDEWAY ASSETS. ADDITIONALLY PTC IS A FEDERALLY MANDATED SYSTEM INTENDED TO RELIABLY AND FUNCTIONALLY PREVENT TRAIN-TO-TRAIN COLLISION OVER-SPEED DERAILMENTS INCURSIONS INTO ESTABLISHED WORK ZONE LIMITS AND THE MOVEMENT OF A TRAIN THROUGH AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED SWITCH.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE POPULACE OF THE CAPMETRO SERVICE AREA THE RIDERS OF THE CAPMETRO SERVICE AS WELL AS THE FREIGHT OPERATORS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $9.5M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENSURE THAT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES REMAIN SAFE ACCESSIBLE AND ADEQUATELY STAFFED TO SUPPORT INCREASED TRAVEL DEMAND ASSOCIATED WITH THE UPCOMING 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP EVENTS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDING WILL REIMBURSE OPERATING EXPENSES REQUIRED TO SUPPORT SERVICE DELIVERY FOR THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP EVENTS WITHIN THE HOUSTON UZA. OPERATING EXPENSES WILL INCLUDE SUCH COSTS AS WAGES FUEL MAINTENANCE PURCHASE-OF-SERVICE CONTRACTS OPERATING EXPENSES FOR SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND SIMILAR OPERATING EXPENSES ELIGIBLE UNDER FTA CIRCULAR 9050.1A.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS GRANT WILL ALLOW HOUSTON METRO TO BE IN A BETTER POSITION TO MEET OPERATING COSTS AND MAINTAIN SERVICE FOR THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP EVENTS WITHIN THE HOUSTON UZA.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THIS FUNDING WILL HELP FACILITATE AND ENSURE THAT AN INCREASED LEVEL OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR RIDERS TRAVELING TO AND FROM THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP EVENTS WITHIN THE HOUSTON UZA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A - HOUSTON METRO WILL NOT HAVE AN SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS AWARD. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY | $8.9M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: HOUSTON METRO STAR VANPOOL IS A REGIONAL VANPOOL PROGRAM (PROGRAM) WITHIN THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AREA (TMA). THE PROGRAM PROVIDES VANPOOL SERVICES FOR GROUPS OF UP TO 15 INDIVIDUALS TO COMMUTE TO AND FROM THEIR WORKPLACES OR SCHOOL WITH THE GOAL TO REDUCE CONGESTION ON AREA ROADWAYS AND IMPROVE AIR QUALITY THROUGHOUT THE TMA. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION REDUCE VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED (VMT) OFFER A VIABLE ALTERNATIVE TO REMOVE SINGLE OCCUPANCY VEHICLES (SOVS) AND INCREASE PARTICIPATION WITHIN THE TMA THROUGH CONTACT WITH POTENTIAL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. POTENTIAL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH A PORTION OF THEIR HOME TO WORK (OR HOME TO SCHOOL) TRIP WITHIN THE TMA. THE GRANT WILL REIMBURSE METRO FOR THE MONTHLY MARKETING EXPENSES OF THE PROGRAM WITHIN THE TMA.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE PROVIDING MARKETING ACTIVITIES TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM. MARKETING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE OUTREACH SALES CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMUNICATIONS ADVERTISING PROMOTIONS AND GUARANTEED RIDE HOME SERVICES TO INFORM AND PERSUADE POTENTIAL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO INCLUDE VANPOOL IN THEIR COMMUTE PRACTICES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE REGIONAL VANPOOL PROGRAM HAS BEEN AN INTEGRAL STRATEGY TO ACHIEVE REDUCTION OF ON-ROAD EMISSIONS AND VEHICLE MILES OF TRAVEL SINCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGIONS STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR AIR QUALITY IN THE MID 1990S. THE VANPOOL PROGRAM OFFERS A VIABLE ALTERNATIVE TO THE USE OF SINGLE OCCUPANCY VEHICLES FOR TRIPS ORIGINATING OR DESTINED TO ANY OF THE EIGHT NON-ATTAINMENT COUNTIES. THESE INCLUDE HARRIS BRAZORIA CHAMBERS FORT BEND LIBERTY MONTGOMERY WALLER AND GALVESTON COUNTIES.EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE (1) SAVING MONEY ON CAR INSURANCE GAS TOLLS MAINTENANCE AND OTHER COMMUTING COSTS WHICH CAN ADD UP TO THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN SAVINGS EVERY YEAR (2) REDUCING TRAVEL TIME TO AND FROM WORK BY UTILIZING HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE (HOV) LANES ON THE MAJOR FREEWAYS AND AVOIDING STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC AND (3) ENJOYING MORE TIME RELAXING DURING A STRESS-FREE COMMUTE SINCE DRIVING RESPONSIBILITIES ARE SHARED AMONG VANPOOLERS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR METRO INCLUDE (1) PROMOTING RECRUITING EFFORTS AND RETAINING WORKERS FROM OUTLYING AREAS (2) REDUCING PAYROLL TAXES AND EMPLOYEE TAXES (3) SUPPORTING EMPLOYEES IN ARRIVING ON TIME (4) EASING CONGESTION IN THE COMPANY PARKING LOT AND (5) REDUCING COMMUTING STRESS AND TIME. ; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE METRO STAR VANPOOL PROGRAM OFFERS A VIABLE ALTERNATIVE TO THE USE OF SINGLE OCCUPANCY VEHICLES FOR TRIPS ORIGINATING OR DESTINED TO ANY OF THE EIGHT NON-ATTAINMENT COUNTIES. THESE INCLUDE HARRIS BRAZORIA CHAMBERS FORT BEND LIBERTY MONTGOMERY WALLER AND GALVESTON COUNTIES. POTENTIAL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH A PORTION OF THEIR HOME TO WORK (OR HOME TO SCHOOL) TRIP WITHIN THE TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AREA (TMA). ; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY | $8.0M | — |
| PURPOSE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: THIS IS A FFY 2021 SECTION 5307 ARP FUNDING APPLICATION (HOUSTON UZA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $7887947 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 OPERATING ASSISTANCE. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PAYROLL AND OPERATING EXPENSES INCLUDING PURCHASED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FUEL AND OTHER ELIGIBLE OPERATING COSTS NECESSARY TO OPERATE MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. OTHER ELIGIBLE OPERATING COSTS WILL ALSO INCLUDE CLEANING SUPPLIES. THE TIME PERIOD FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE FOR THIS GRANT APPLICATION OVERLAPS WITH OTHER FTA FUNDING BELOW. THE FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR THESE PROGRAMS IS INSUFFICIENT TO COVER ELIGIBLE EXPENSES WITHIN THE PERIOD.TX-2019-088-00TX-2020-169-00TX-2020-093-00 THE SPLIT LETTER DATED 07/07/2021 IS ATTACHED IN TRAMS.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 IN THIS APPLICATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE PROGRAMMED IN THE LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN OR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.METRO DESIGNATED RECIPIENT FOR HOUSTON UZA HAS DEEMED THE REQUIREMENT TO EXPEND AT LEAST ONE PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT APPORTIONED ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SECURITY PROJECTS IS UNNECESSARY. CURRENT ANNUAL SECURITY PROJECTS EXCEED THE 1% REQUIREMENT BECAUSE SECURITY EXPENSES HAVE BEEN FUNDED FROM LOCAL OTHER FTA AND DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDS.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: GENERAL POPULATION IN THE FORT BEND COUNTY SERVICE AREASUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | FORT BEND COUNTY | $7.9M | — |
| APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION IS TO REQUEST FY2024 AND FY2025 SECTION 5310 FUNDS APPORTIONED TO THE HOUSTON UZA AND SUB ALLOCATED TO HOUSTON METRO IN THE AMOUNT OF $7126020. THIS AWARD IS TO FUND ELIGIBLE FTA DIRECT RECIPIENTS THREE (3) METRO SUBRECIPIENTS AND METRO ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICES. H-GAC TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CREDITS (TDCS) OF $2243071 ARE MADE AVAILABLE IN LIEU OF MATCHING FUNDS THAT WILL ALLOW METRO TO PROVIDE ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE AND ACCESS FOR RIDERS. SEE HOUSTON UZA FY_24 SPLIT LETTER HOUSTON UZA FY_25 SPLIT LETTER SHOWN IN DOCUMENTS FOR SUB ALLOCATION FOR HOUSTON METRO UNDER THE HOUSTON UZA. ALSO SEE SUMMARY FY 2024 5310 APPORTIONMENT IN DOCUMENTS.THE FY25 $750000 SECTION 5310 SUBRECIPIENT ALLOCATION WILL BE APPLIED FOR AT A LATER DATE.IN GENERAL SECTION 5310 IS A FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM INTENDED TO IMPROVE MOBILITY FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AND EXPANDING TRANSPORTATION MOBILITY OPTIONS. PROJECTS ARE PLANNED DESIGNED AND CARRIED OUT TO MEET THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHEN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IS INSUFFICIENT INAPPROPRIATE OR UNAVAILABLE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: SECTION 5310 FUNDS WILL BE USED TO MAINTAIN VEHICLES SUPPORT EXISTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCREASE SERVICE HOURS CREATE AND EXPAND MOBILITY OPTIONS AND PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING LOCATIONS AS WELL AS DAY PROGRAMS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WILL EXPERIENCE REDUCED BARRIERS AND IMPROVED ACCESS TO FIXED-ROUTE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE EXPANDED MOBILITY OPTIONS INCREASED ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES AND ASSURED CONTINUED RELIANCE ON SERVICES PROVIDED.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THE 5310 PROGRAM INCLUDE OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AS WELL AS COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO RELY ON FIXED ROUTE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE (A) EXPANDING CURRENT SERVICE TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES (B) PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO EMPLOYMENT LOCATIONS FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (C) EXPANDING MOBILITY OPTIONS AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO FIXED-ROUTE SERVICE (D) PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND GROCERY SHOPPING (E) MAINTAIN VEHICLES TO EXPAND ACCESS FOR CLIENTS WHO ATTEND DAY PROGRAMS AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY | $7.1M | — |
| **9/23/2022 REVISION:INCREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE BUDGET BY $100000 BRINGING THE ALI TOTAL TO $1039762 WITH LOCAL MATCH.11.7D.02 EMPLOYEE EDUCATION/TRAINING DECREASE OF $100000 WILL LEAVE BUDGET BALANCE OF $20000. THIS BUDGET REVISION WILL GREATLY ASSIST IN THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE VALLEY METRO TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDED. THIS GRANT APPLICATION REQUESTS FUNDS FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES FROM SECTION 5307 FROM MULTIPLE FTA APPORTIONMENT YEARS. EACH YEAR THE LRGVDC VALLEY METRO AND MCALLEN METRO AGREE ON THE DIVISION OF THE APPORTIONMENT BASED ON EACH FISCAL YEAR ALLOCATION. FOR EACH FY THE LRGVDC AND THE CITY OF MCALLEN AGREE ON THE AMOUNT OF HOW TO SPLIT THE ALLOCATION. SEE ATTACHED 5307 SPLIT LETTERS FOR FUNDING UNDER APPLICATION AND RECIPIENT PROFILE.THE COGNIZANT AGENCY APPROVED OUR RATE AS OF 2018 AND A COPY OF OUR ORGANIZATIONS APPROVED RATE IS ON FILE WITH FTA (ATTACHED TO RECIPIENT PROFILE). THE APPROVED RATE BASED ON INDIRECT PLAN TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND INDIRECT COST THE LRGVDC INDIRECT PERCENTAGE OF $30.40% AS OF 2018; THIS PERCENTAGE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE BUDGET. THE PLAN IS CURRENTLY ON FILE AND ATTACHED TO THE GRANT APPLICATION. EACH APPLICABLE ACTIVITY LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION WILL INDICATE OUR INDIRECT COST RATE AS WILL BE APPLIED.SECTION 5307 FUNDS FOR THE MCALLEN URBANIZED AREA ARE:PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE-FUNDS SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF VEHICLES AND OTHER ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES. FY 2016-FTA AMOUNT IS $298931 AND $74732 LOCAL MATCHED DOLLARS WILL BE USED.FY 2017-FTA AMOUNT IS $469189 AND $93838 MATCHED WITH TDCS. FY 2018-FTA AMOUNT IS $836102 AND $209 025 LOCAL MATCHED DOLLARS WILL BE USED.EMPLOYEE EDUCATION TRAINING-FUNDS SUPPORT THE CONTINUED EDUCATION OF EMPLOYEES TO ATTEND NATIONAL TRANSIT INSTITUTE (NTI) TRAININGS TO ENSURE STAFF MAINTAIN SKILLS AND STAY CURRENT WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS/TRENDS AND FEDERAL STATE REGULATIONS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES. ALL OTHER TRAININGS PROVIDED BY OTHER PROVIDERS WILL BE ELIGIBLE UNDER OPERATING ASSISTANCE.FY 2014-FTA AMOUNT IS $120000 AND $24000 LOCAL MATCHED DOLLARS WILL BE USED.TECHNOLOGY - COMPUTER HARDWARE SOFTWARE AND RADIO SYSTEM-FUNDS SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF IT EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE AND RELATED ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS TWO-WAY RADIOS. NOTE:FY 2015-FTA FUNDS IN SCOPES 114-00 AND 116-00 WILL TOTAL THE TECHNOLOGY FUNDING AMOUNT - $375000 AND $75000 MATCHED WITH TDCS.OPERATIONS - THESE FUNDS SUPPORT ACTIVITIES RELATED TO OPERATE MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE VALLEY METRO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. EXPENSES INCLUDE SALARIES FUEL AND ANY OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES. FY 2017-FTA AMOUNT IS $731902 AND $731902 LOCAL MATCHED DOLLARS WILL BE USED.FY 2018- FTA AMOUNT IS $1136148 AND $1039328 LOCAL MATCHED DOLLARS AND A LOCAL IN-KIND MATCH OF $96820 FOR IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS BY SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE. SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IN-KIND REQUEST WILL COVER VEHICLE DEPRECIATION VEHICLE INSURANCE ELECTRICITY USAGE AND WATER USAGE FOR LOCAL MATCH RELATIVE TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN LRGVDC AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE UNDER THE OPERATING ASSISTANCE ALI BUDGET. AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED.TXDOT TDCS WILL BE APPLIED ON GRANT APPLICATION LINE ITEMS AS APPROVED BY TXDOT. APPROVAL LETTER IS ATTACHED. | Texas transit (FTA federal awards) | LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | $4.1M | — |