Support operating costs for ADA paratransit service in orange county california

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Orange County Transportation Authority $4,047,248 on August 24, 2026, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to support operating costs for ADA paratransit service in Orange County, California.

OCTA will use the funding to finance access service non-fixed-route paratransit operating assistance, enabling the agency to continue providing transit mobility to Orange County residents with physical or cognitive limitations who cannot use public fixed-route bus service. The grant ensures reliable transit access for eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout the service area. OCTA does not intend to sub-award funds.

The award obligates $4,047,248 with a period of performance ending December 31, 2026. Work is performed in California.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to support operating costs for ADA paratransit service in orange county california.

Activities

The orange county transportation authority is submitting this grant application in support of capital cost of contracting for access service non-fixed route paratransit operating assistance.

Expected outcomes

This grant will provide funding to ensure octa can continue to provide transit mobility and access to the orange county community with physical or cognitive limitations that prevent them from utilizing the public fixed-route bus service in addition to improving and providing reliable transit service.

Intended beneficiaries

The beneficiaries are the orange county community with physical or cognitive limitations that prevent them from utilizing the public fixed-route bus service.

Subrecipient activities

Octa does not intend to sub-award funds.