TX-2025-004
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Application purpose: PAT proposes to deploy four 35 zero-emission electric buses, two depot chargers, a supporting on-route charger, and associated infrastructure.
Activities performed: Bus procurement of 4 battery electric buses; charger/infrastructure procurement of electric chargers; design and construction of infrastructure for the new chargers; project management by CTE to assist PAT with the various activities to be performed.
Expected outcomes: By replacing two aging fleet vehicles with battery electric buses (BEBs) to supplement the BEBs that PAT is currently operating, PAT will improve route efficiency and air quality and will offer mostly electric service on all fixed routes with the exception of occasional operations of diesel cutaway vehicles.
This deployment will also allow PAT to expand fixed-route service with the two additional buses servicing a new route in mid-county north of SR73.
Intended beneficiaries: Port Arthur Transit's addition of four zero-emission buses, two depot chargers, and one on-route charger will allow for enhanced access to mobility as well as improved system condition.
Two of the new zero-emission buses will replace two 2008 buses that have become unreliable and reached the end of their useful life.
Two additional 35 BEBs will expand Port Arthur's current fleet and fixed-route service with a new route serving mid-county.
The growing number of riders in mid-county supports an investment to fulfill the demand.
The expansion will effectively reduce travel time, increase bus reliability, while promoting timeliness, comfort, and accessibility.
Replacement will allow PAT to reduce service interruptions, increase service performance, and reduce the costs of maintaining the outdated vehicles.
The addition of two new buses will also allow for a better rider experience for PAT's customers.
Currently, PAT is running service with cutaways when the outdated buses are experiencing service interruptions.
Due to this, PAT's riders are not being offered the best experience possible.
The additional chargers will also offer enhanced access and mobility for riders.
The on-route charger will allow PAT to provide additional and extended service routes to riders.
This elimination of a gap in the current route network will improve access for the low-income and underserved communities they serve.
Subrecipient activities: None.
Activities performed: Bus procurement of 4 battery electric buses; charger/infrastructure procurement of electric chargers; design and construction of infrastructure for the new chargers; project management by CTE to assist PAT with the various activities to be performed.
Expected outcomes: By replacing two aging fleet vehicles with battery electric buses (BEBs) to supplement the BEBs that PAT is currently operating, PAT will improve route efficiency and air quality and will offer mostly electric service on all fixed routes with the exception of occasional operations of diesel cutaway vehicles.
This deployment will also allow PAT to expand fixed-route service with the two additional buses servicing a new route in mid-county north of SR73.
Intended beneficiaries: Port Arthur Transit's addition of four zero-emission buses, two depot chargers, and one on-route charger will allow for enhanced access to mobility as well as improved system condition.
Two of the new zero-emission buses will replace two 2008 buses that have become unreliable and reached the end of their useful life.
Two additional 35 BEBs will expand Port Arthur's current fleet and fixed-route service with a new route serving mid-county.
The growing number of riders in mid-county supports an investment to fulfill the demand.
The expansion will effectively reduce travel time, increase bus reliability, while promoting timeliness, comfort, and accessibility.
Replacement will allow PAT to reduce service interruptions, increase service performance, and reduce the costs of maintaining the outdated vehicles.
The addition of two new buses will also allow for a better rider experience for PAT's customers.
Currently, PAT is running service with cutaways when the outdated buses are experiencing service interruptions.
Due to this, PAT's riders are not being offered the best experience possible.
The additional chargers will also offer enhanced access and mobility for riders.
The on-route charger will allow PAT to provide additional and extended service routes to riders.
This elimination of a gap in the current route network will improve access for the low-income and underserved communities they serve.
Subrecipient activities: None.
Awardee
Funding Goals
THE LOW OR NO EMISSION COMPETITIVE PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF ZERO-EMISSION AND LOW-EMISSION TRANSIT BUSES AS WELL AS ACQUISITION CONSTRUCTION AND LEASING OF REQUIRED SUPPORTING FACILITIES.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Texas
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
City Of Port Arthur was awarded
Zero-Emission Electric Bus Deployment for PAT
Project Grant TX-2025-004
worth $5,001,700
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in December 2025 with work to be completed primarily in Texas United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years 9 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.526 Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity; Low or No Emission Vehicle Program.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 1/6/25
Period of Performance
12/31/24
Start Date
9/30/27
End Date
Funding Split
$5.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$5.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
TX-2025-004
SAI Number
TX-2025-004-00-20.526
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
City Or Township Government
Awarding Office
6974U7 REGION 6 DOT FTA
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
EMVNEFYW2KN4
Awardee CAGE
4AFN4
Performance District
TX-14
Senators
John Cornyn
Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz
Modified: 1/6/25