The funding includes nearly $13 million from a federal grant.
El Paso will modernize its transit system with a new $16 million bus maintenance facility, reports Adam Powell in El Paso Times. "The project aims to improve the reliability, efficiency, and long-term sustainability of transit operations across the region," Powell writes.
According to State Sen. Cesar Blanco, "This new facility will help ensure buses are maintained safely and operate on time, while giving transit operators the tools they need to better serve our growing community."
The need for the new facility became more urgent after a February 2025 blast damaged the maintenance bay at Sun Metro's operations center. According to an article in Hoodline, "The incident triggered a large emergency response and a cleanup and investigation that stretched on for months, exposing vulnerabilities tied to aging shop space and compressed-gas vehicle maintenance, as detailed in fire-service reports."
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El Paso launches improved bus network, new microtransit service
Sun Metro is eliminating some bus lines in favor of more frequent service, estimating that only 1% of riders will have to walk farther to reach a station.
King County Metro adds 3,000 weekly bus trips, more connections to rail
King County Metro and Sound Transit are both making major adjustments to their bus networks to improve light rail connectivity across the region.
Denver mayor announces 'Mile High Line' vision for interconnected bike and transit routes
The mayor emphasized building more housing near transit lines and bike paths, but failed to address planned transit service cuts.
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The state-sanctioned urbicide of Austin
People don’t kill cities. Freeways do.
US to reduce Colorado River water deliveries to Mexico
A new Colorado Treaty amendment reduces Mexico’s Colorado River water allocation by 250,000 acre feet.
5 New England states march closer to 800 megawatt wind energy project
Securing federal approval for the project may be complicated under the Trump administration, which has historically been hostile towards domestic wind power.
Baltimore to break ground on $50 million Transit Priority Project
The project will bring faster bus trips, safer streets and better bike connections to Baltimore.
Airbnb launches $250 million 'last-dollar financing' housing accelerator, makes first investment in Austin
The company will put $6.4 million towards affordable housing development in Texas’ capital.
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