Socorro Updates Transit Plan, Eyes FTA Funds and Expanded Service

City development director Alejandra Fernandez presented amendments to the transit development plan adopted last year, telling council that staff included Sun Metro's recommendations as Appendix B (performance evaluation, Title VI/ADA policy and a three-year funding plan extended to fiscal year 2029). "One of the key recommendations of that plan was to pursue federal transit administration funds that are available to our region by becoming a direct recipient," Fernandez said, explaining that the updated plan lays out performance targets and an estimated multi-year funding drawdown if Socorro becomes an FTA direct recipient.