Texas Just Approved $96M to Make Public Transit Easier for Everyone

In a recent release from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), $96 million has been awarded from the Texas Transportation Commission to strengthen statewide transit services.

What does this mean?

This means that for Texans who rely on buses and other transit methods to commute to work or school, they will see an upgrade in their experience. In 2024 alone, transit districts across rural and urban areas in Texas funded over 24 million rides.

Texas Transportation Commissioner Alvin New included further explanation on the massive new funding:

These programs help connect people to their communities and offer vital mobility for those who may otherwise have no means of getting around.

Which Districts in Texas Will Receive the Funds?

The funding is set to support 64 public transit agencies across Texas in improving care for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, providing stronger mobility options, and more.

The existing transit services that will be expanded include the following:

• The Wichita Falls Transit System
• 14 counties in East Texas
• 13 counties in the Concho Valley Transit District

Some Texans who require additional assistance have seen nothing but obstacles when attempting to travel around town.

One woman from McAllen, TX, who is blind, was able to receive special training, thanks to a TxDOT-funded program, that allowed her to effectively navigate the local transit system.

Now she is able to have a job and continue to be a happy and contributing member of her local community.

Further information from the early stages of funding can be found here from the Texas Transportation Commission.