Provide section 5310 funding for four (4) paratransit vehicles operating assistance and program administration for vvta to provide administration planning and technical support to victorville-hesperia…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Victor Valley Transit Authority $865,368 in formula grant funding on August 6, 2026, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to purchase four paratransit vehicles and fund program administration and technical support for Section 5310 subrecipients in the Victorville-Hesperia urbanized area.

The award funds the purchase of one Class B bus for Victor Valley Community Service Council and three Class C buses for Victor Valley Transit Authority, which will replace vehicles that have exceeded their useful life. Operating assistance supports Foothill AIDS Project's Vocational Improvement Program and Victor Valley Community Service Council to provide free transportation for their clients. Program administration funds support VVTA's oversight, technical assistance, and administrative guidance to the three nonprofit subrecipients implementing solicited and awarded projects.

Performance period runs through February 15, 2029, with work performed in California. The funding enables seniors, workers, and individuals with disabilities to access employment, medical appointments, and other essential destinations through continued paratransit service delivery.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide section 5310 funding for four (4) paratransit vehicles operating assistance and program administration for vvta to provide administration planning and technical support to victorville-hesperia urbanized area section 5310 subrecipients and oversee the implementation of their solicited and awarded projects.

Activities

Funds will be used to assist in operating foothill aids project (FAP) vocational improvement program (VIP) and victor valley community service council (vvcsc) to purchase 1 class b bus for victor valley community service council and to purchase 3 class c buses for victor valley transit authority (vvta). Program administration funds will be used to oversee the implementation technical assistance guidance and administrative support to subrecipients.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit FAP VIP and vvcsc to provide free transportation for their clients. Funding will also permit vvcsc and vvta to purchase new buses that will replace buses that have exceeded their useful life.

Intended beneficiaries

FAP VIP vvcsc and vvta and their riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting workers to work and seniors and those with disabilities to get to doctors and other destinations.

Subrecipient activities

Funds will be used for three (3) non-profit organizations to provide operating assistance and to purchase four (4) paratransit vehicles.