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 awarded the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham $2.899 million on April 21, 2026, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513), a formula grant funding transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults in the Birmingham urbanized area.

The award funds capital investment and operating assistance, including the purchase of 8 expansion vehicles, 2 replacement vehicles, 2 GPS units, and 2 bus cameras, as well as preventive maintenance and purchased transportation services. The funding obligates $2.899 million through March 30, 2033, and supports performance across Alabama.

RPCGB, a council of governments headquartered in Birmingham, serves as the designated recipient and pass-through funder. The organization distributes capital and operational funding to eight subrecipients: City of Gardendale, City of Irondale, Collat Jewish Family Services, Exceptional Foundation, Glenwood, Kid One, Travelers Aid, and Clastran. These subrecipients receive vehicles or other capital funding to continue transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities across the six-county region (Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Walker counties).

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 8 expansion vehicles 2 replacement vehicles 2 GPS units 2 bus cameras 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: city of gardendale city of irondale collat jewish family services exceptional foundation glenwood KID one travelers aid and clastran.