Provide vehicle purchases vehicle replacements and a travel training program on behalf of fresno area express clovis transit westcare and UCP+ central california during the period of 09/30/2026 to…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Fresno Council of Governments $2,449,419 on July 16, 2026, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to fund vehicle purchases, vehicle replacements, and a travel training program for transit operators serving seniors and individuals with disabilities in California's rural and small urban areas.

Fresno Area Express will purchase and replace eight aging cutaway vehicles and operate a travel training program to help riders navigate public transit services. Clovis Transit will purchase four expansion vehicles, Westcare will purchase two replacement ADA-accessible passenger vans, and UCP+ Central California will purchase one service expansion paratransit cutaway vehicle. Fresno Area Express Handy Ride will provide complementary paratransit services throughout Fresno County to riders with disabilities.

The award runs from September 30, 2026, through June 30, 2030. Performance occurs in California. The projects are expected to improve safety, enhance the condition and reliability of the transit system, and expand access and mobility for the intended beneficiary population.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide vehicle purchases vehicle replacements and a travel training program on behalf of fresno area express clovis transit westcare and UCP+ central california during the period of 09/30/2026 to 6/30/2030.

Activities

1. FAX - purchase and replace eight (8) aging cutaway vehicles 2. FAX - travel training program 3. Clovis transit - purchase four (4) vehicles 4. Westcare - purchase two (2) vehicles 5. UCP+ central california - purchase one (1) vehicle

Expected outcomes

These projects will improve safety improve the condition of the transit system improve the reliability of the service and enhance access and mobility. The training program will help inform available services provided.

Intended beneficiaries

People with disabilities and older adults in the states rural and small urban areas.

Subrecipient activities

1. FAX handy ride will provide complementary paratransit services for riders of disabilities throughout fresno.2. FAX will provide a travel training program to inform individuals to navigate the public transit system.3. Clovis transit will purchase four expansion vehicles.4. Westcare will purchase two replacement ADA accessible passenger vans. 5. UCP+ central california will purchase a service expansion paratransit cutaway vehicle.