This is an FFY 2024 section 5310 enhanced mobility of seniors individuals with disabilities funds in the amount of $252522 (total federal apportionment)

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Owensboro City Building $315,652 in total obligated funding ($252,522 in federal funds and $63,130 in state matching funds) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513) on August 18, 2025. This Fiscal Year 2024 Section 5310 formula grant supports paratransit and capital improvement services for Owensboro's fixed-route public transit system through a project period extending to March 30, 2033. The award comprises 55% traditional project funding ($138,887) and 45% nontraditional project funding ($113,635).

The grant funds two primary service categories: paratransit operations ($196,152 total) that provide demand-responsive transportation to seniors and individuals with disabilities within 3/4 mile of fixed-routes, projected to deliver over 17,000 rides annually to residents requiring transportation to employment, shopping, and medical appointments; and capital purchases ($119,500 total) that include a support vehicle for staff transport and maintenance operations, bus shelters with concrete pads, and shelter accessories including solar lighting and trash receptacles to enhance safety and accessibility at transit stops. All services comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and are priced at no more than twice the fixed-route fare.

Activities

Total grant funding will be $315652- FTA: $252522 (80%)- state: $63130 (20%)FFY 2024 5310 traditional project (55%) funds of $138887 and nontraditional project (45%) funds of $113635 will fund the following project:1 paratransit service (FTA: $156922; state: $39230)2. Capital purchase (FTA: $95600; state: $23900)

Expected outcomes

ADA paratransit funds provide more than 17000 rides per year to residents who have no other means of transportation to work shopping centers and necessary medical appointments. This service meets federal guidelines of providing demand-responsive service for 3/4 mile from fixed-routes using the same operating hours as the fixed-route system and does not charge more than twice the fare of fixed route service. The support vehicle is needed to transport staff to and from the garage to the administration office as needed. IT would also be used to transport staff to clean shelters post bus stop signs and other information. IT would also be used to pick up parts and other items as needed.bus shelters will provide increased safety and accessibility for riders. Concrete pads provide a smooth even location for passengers to stand while waiting for buses. The pads also are a base for bus stop shelters thereby increasing safety and accessibility for riders. The bus shelter accessories will be solar lights and trash cans which will make the stops safer more attractive and more useful for patrons waiting for the buses.sidewalks will make approaching and departing from the OTS stops safer and easier.

Intended beneficiaries

Community residents who have needs outside the scope of services offered by owensboro transits fixed-route services will benefit from this award.