Fund the acquisition of one ADA paratransit vehicle

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Hot Springs, Arkansas, $106,647 through the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.526) on July 14, 2026, to procure and deliver one 22-foot Ford Transit high-roof extended conversion van equipped with a wheelchair lift for ADA paratransit service. The vehicle replaces aging capacity in the City's accessible transit fleet and supports continued safe and reliable demand-response transportation for passengers with disabilities and other eligible riders in Hot Springs. Intended beneficiaries include ADA paratransit passengers, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and other eligible riders who depend on accessible public transportation in the City's service area. The award is expected to reduce service interruptions related to vehicle condition, improve fleet reliability, maintain continued compliance with accessibility requirements, and improve mobility for riders relying on accessible demand-response transportation. Performance occurs in Arkansas with an ultimate completion date of January 1, 2027. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to fund the acquisition of one ADA paratransit vehicle. The vehicle will be a replacement for our accessible transit fleet and support continued safe and reliable demand response transportation for passengers with disabilities and other eligible riders.

Activities

Activities under this award include procurement and delivery of one 22-foot ford transit high-roof extended conversion van equipped with a wheelchair lift.

Expected outcomes

Expected outcomes include replacement of aging/limited accessible vehicle capacity improved reliability of ADA paratransit service continued compliance with accessibility requirements reduced service interruptions related to vehicle condition and improved mobility for riders who depend on accessible demand-response transportation in hot springs.

Intended beneficiaries

Intended beneficiaries are ADA paratransit passengers seniors individuals with disabilities and other eligible riders who rely on accessible public transportation in the city of hot springs service area. The project also benefits the transit system by improving fleet reliability and maintaining safe and accessible service for the community of hot springs arkansas.