Provide FTA section 5310 program funding for the implementation of 24 projects (32 ALI tasks for 21 subrecipients; see POP)

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority $13.138 million on August 26, 2026, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to implement 24 projects comprising 32 assistance listing tasks across 21 subrecipients in Los Angeles County.

The award funds acquisition of 34 replacement vehicles and 14 expansion vehicles to replace aging transit stock and expand service capacity. Operating expenses include 11 operating project tasks, contracted transportation services, fuel, maintenance, direct labor, and eligible administrative and overhead costs. The funding also supports 2 equipment projects, 1 mobility management project task, and 2 pedestrian access and mobility management project tasks, including transit stop improvements and pedestrian infrastructure enhancements.

The 21 subrecipients comprise Los Angeles County cities and nonprofit organizations. Metro administers the award and performs direct project implementation while distributing funds through subrecipient agencies to meet transportation needs of seniors age 65 and older and individuals with disabilities of any age throughout Los Angeles County.

Performance of work occurs throughout California. The period of performance runs through December 31, 2030. The program is designed to remove barriers to transportation services, expand available mobility options, and promote independence, social connection, and economic participation among seniors and individuals with disabilities in Los Angeles County communities by providing safe and efficient transportation options that exceed ADA requirements and improve access to fixed-route services.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide FTA section 5310 program funding for the implementation of 24 projects (32 ALI tasks for 21 subrecipients; see POP). The program includes the acquisition of 34 replacement vehicles 14 expansion vehicles 11 operating project tasks 2 equipment projects 1 mobility management project task and 2 pedestrian access/mobility management project tasks. These projects are designed to improve mobility for seniors (age 65 and older) and individuals with disabilities (of any age) by removing barriers to transportation services and expanding available mobility options.

Activities

Funds will support eligible traditional capital other capital and operating expenses including but not limited to 1) procurement of replacement and expansion vehicles 2) mobility management program implementation 3) transit stop and pedestrian access improvements 4) contracted transportation services 5) fuel maintenance and direct labor 6) eligible administrative and overhead costs.

Expected outcomes

This funding will support 21 subrecipients (LOS angeles county cities and nonprofit organizations) in 1) replacing aging vehicles that have met or exceeded their useful life 2) expanding service capacity through new vehicles 3) sustaining and enhancing transportation operations 4) improving coordination and access through mobility management 5) enhancing accessibility through pedestrian and transit infrastructure improvements.

Intended beneficiaries

The projects are planned designed and carried out to meet the specific needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities within LOS angeles county to provide them with safe and efficient transportation options by improving and expanding transportation options and to promote greater independence social connection and economic participation in LA county communities. The projects include public transportation projects that exceed ADA requirements improve access to fixed-route services and decrease reliance on ADA complementary paratransit service provide transportation alternatives to assist seniors and individuals with disabilities and help provide awareness knowledge and skills of public and alternative transportation options.

Subrecipient activities

The following 21 subrecipients will receive traditional capital other capital and/or operating assistance under this award:1) city of whitter 2) institute for the redesign of learning 3) villa esperanza services 4) altamed health services 5) city of EL monte 6) city of glendale 7) momentum valley village 8) the ARC LOS angeles orange counties 9) haynes family of programs 10) city of LOS angeles department of transportation 11) LOS angeles jewish health 12) new horizons 13) braille institute of america 14) community partners 15) city of santa monica department of transportation- big blue bus 16) LOS angeles county aging and disabilities department 17) PIH health foundation 18) city of pasadena 19) pomona valley transportation authority 20) city of downey 21) city of SAN fernandothe attached program of projects (POP) includes full details by subrecipient project and ALI including project descriptions funding amounts budgets milestones and funding amounts by apportionment year.