This is an FFY 2023 section 5310 enhanced mobility of seniors individuals with disabilities funds in the amount of $184149 (total federal apportionment)

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Owensboro City Building $230,186 in formula grant funding on August 21, 2025, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513). The award comprises three components: $184,149 in Enhanced Mobility funds, $101,282 in Traditional Project funds, and $82,867 in Other Eligible Project funds (with matching state contributions totaling $92,074). The grant will support the operation of paratransit service for Owensboro's fixed-route public transit system through March 30, 2032, providing demand-responsive transportation within three-quarters of a mile from fixed routes during the same operating hours as fixed-route service, with fares capped at twice the fixed-route fare.

The grant funding will deliver over 17,000 annual paratransit rides to seniors and individuals with disabilities who lack alternative transportation to employment, shopping, and medical appointments. Capital improvements include the installation of bus shelters with concrete pads, solar lighting, trash receptacles, and accessible sidewalks at transit stops to enhance safety and accessibility for riders. These integrated operational and capital improvements address critical transportation barriers for vulnerable populations and comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit service requirements.

Activities

Total grant funding will be $230186- FTA: $184149- state: $46037FFY 2023 section 5310 tradition project funds in the amount of $101282 (total federal apportionment) will fund the following project:1 paratransit service (FTA: $101282; state: $25320)FFY 2023 section 5310 other eligible project funds in the amount of $82867 (total federal apportionment) will fund the following project:1 capital purchase (FTA: $82867; state: $20717)

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.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.