Omnitrans plans to procure replacement vehicles for the access program for seniors and disabled

This federal Formula Grant award of $1,017,190.00 was provided by the Federal Transit Administration under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The grant will be used by Omnitrans, a local government transit authority in San Bernardino, California, to procure replacement vehicles for the ACCESS program, which provides transportation services to seniors and disabled individuals. The grant will fund the purchase of several replacement paratransit vehicles, allowing Omnitrans to maintain reliable and well-maintained transportation options for its vulnerable riders. This award is part of the FTA's efforts to address transportation barriers and improve mobility for older adults and persons with disabilities where public transit services may be insufficient or inappropriate.

Activities

This activity applies FTA 5310 funds to purchase replacement vehicles and related equipment for the access program for seniors and disabled.

Expected outcomes

Several access vehicles will be replaced with the purchases made with this grant. The benefit of replacing paratransit vehicles allows our riders to ride on reliable and well-maintained vehicles. IT helps to ensure the reliability of our service and allows omnitrans to maintain these assets in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

Seniors and disabled will receive transportation benefits with these replacements vehicles purchased for the access program.