The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) received a $6,966,141 Formula Grant award under the Federal Transit Administration's Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The grant provides operating assistance and capital funding to support public transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults across Connecticut. Key activities include:
- Vehicle procurement: $6.3M to complete the purchase of 64 accessible buses and vans for subrecipient transit providers statewide. This funding is needed due to rising vehicle costs and supply chain issues impacting initial orders.
- Mobility management: $400K for 4 mobility management projects that will improve service coordination and connections for target populations.
- Operating assistance: $200K for 13 projects to expand service, increase frequency, and improve reliability of transit options for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
- Contracted service: $66K for 1 contracted service/purchase of service project.
The grant was awarded on Apr 2, 2024 and will be implemented through Apr 1, 2029.
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