The purpose of this grant award is to assist agencies in five (5) small urban areas of colorado in meeting the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities in their communities

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Colorado Department of Transportation $3.525 million on August 7, 2026, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to assist five small urban areas of Colorado in meeting transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities.

CDOT passed through funding to twelve sub-recipients serving small urban areas in Grand Junction, Castle Rock, Boulder, Pueblo, and Greeley. The sub-recipients are using funds for capital acquisition of four replacement vehicles and two expansion vehicles, mobility management, and operating assistance. The award maintains transportation options for seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout Colorado's small urban areas.

The total obligated amount is $3.525 million, with a period of performance through January 31, 2028. Place of performance is Colorado. CDOT verified that all sub-recipients are eligible to receive Section 5310 funds under 49 U.S.C. 5310(b)(1) and (2).

Activities

1) acquisition of four (4) vehicles for replacement and two (2) vehicles for EXPANSION2) mobility MANAGEMENT3) operating assistance

Expected outcomes

Maintain transportation options for seniors and individuals with disabilities in small urban areas throughout colorado.

Intended beneficiaries

Users of transit services in five (5) small urban areas of colorado.

Subrecipient activities

Twelve (12) subrecipients serving small urban areas of grand junction castle rock boulder pueblo and greeley were selected to receive funds for capital mobility management and operating assistance. CDOT has verified that all subrecipients under this application are eligible to receive section 5310 funds in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 5310(b)(1) and (2)).