Grant TX-2024-011
Description
Application Purpose: This Application Is to Request FY2021 Section 5307 Funds Apportioned to the Houston Uza and Sub Allocated to Houston Metro in the Amount of $74127711. This Award Is to Fund Bus Capitalized Maintenance and Ada Paratransit Support. Local Match of $18531928 Will Be Provided by Metros 1% Sales Tax. See FY21 5307 Split Letter Shown in Documents for Sub Allocation for Houston Metro Under the Houston Uza. Also See FY21 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Apportionments in Documents.; Activities Performed: Funds Will Provide Bus Capitalized Preventive Maintenance and Ada Paratransit Operating Expenses.; Expected Outcomes: These Funds Will Ensure That Metro Is Maintaining Bus Activities in a State of Good Repair and Providing Ada Compliant Paratransit Service to the Houston Uza. Funding for Capitalized Bus Preventive Maintenance Will Assist in Providing 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. 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.; Intended Beneficiaries: Metros Maintenance of Bus Activities Will Benefit the Houston Uza and Greater Houston Area.; Subrecipient Activities: N/A