The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) has received a $3,048,214 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The grant will fund capital and operating projects delivered through sub-awards to seven regional transit providers in Maine, including:
- Vehicle replacements and expansions to improve the average age and reliability of transit fleets
- Preventive maintenance and miscellaneous equipment for transit operations
- Mobility management services to enhance transportation options for seniors and individuals with disabilities
- Expanded ADA paratransit services in small urban areas
These activities, totaling $2,067,455 for rural areas and $980,759 for small urban areas, aim to maintain and improve specialized transportation services that support the ongoing independence and community access for seniors and persons with disabilities across the state of Maine. The grant period runs from January 2025 through December 2026.
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