Provide the regional planning commission and its subrecipients operating assistance and capital funding to provide transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (RPCGB) $2,861,467 under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513) on August 25, 2025. This formula grant provides capital and operating assistance to support specialized transportation services for older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout the Birmingham urbanized area in Alabama. The award funds will enable RPCGB and its network of subrecipients—including the Arc of Central Alabama, City of Center Point, Glenwood, Kid One, Travelers Aid, United Ability, and Clastran—to procure and deploy transportation assets and operational support services through the award's completion date of March 30, 2032.

Specific products and services funded under this award include the acquisition of 10 expansion vehicles and 4 replacement vehicles, 1 electric vehicle with associated charging infrastructure, as well as technology and logistics improvements including 10 GPS units, automatic data processing (ADP) backup systems, bus cameras, and scheduling software. Additionally, the funds support preventive maintenance, purchased transportation services, and operational assistance to ensure continuous service delivery. These investments will enable RPCGB and its subrecipients to sustain and expand accessible transportation options for vulnerable populations where conventional public transit is unavailable or insufficient.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide the regional planning commission and its subrecipients operating assistance and capital funding to provide transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover eligible capital investment including preventive maintenance and purchase of 10 expansion vehicles 4 replacement vehicles 1 electric vehicle and electric charger 10 GPS units ADP backup bus cameras scheduling software purchased transportation and operating assistance.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit rpcgb and its subrecipients to continue to provide service for people with disabilities and older adults.

Intended beneficiaries

People with disabilities and older adults in the birmingham urbanized area.

Subrecipient activities

The following subrecipients will receive vehicles or other capital funding under this grant: ARC of central alabama city of center point glenwood KID one travelers aid united ability and clastran.