The Brazos Transit District was awarded a federal grant of $8,830,021 for relief following the economic distress caused by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced today. The funding, which was appropriated by Congress last month as part of the CARES Act, comes through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

“As Texas reels from the economic destruction caused by the coronavirus outbreak, it’s important our public transportation systems have the resources they need to weather the storm,” Sen. Cornyn said. “I commend both the Trump Administration and leaders at the Brazos Transit District who worked to secure these funds during this trying time.”

With this grant, the Brazos Transit District will support ADA paratransit service and purchase PPE, cleaning supplies, and other items to protect staff and riders.