Provide FYS 2024 section 5310 enhanced mobility of seniors individuals with disabilities formula program to fund up to 21 replacement vehicles; support mobility management activities and provide…

This $3,177,382 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) will fund several key activities for the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) in Michigan.

The grant will support the purchase of up to 21 replacement vehicles, including 9 buses and 12 vans, to improve the reliability and safety of SMART's public transportation services serving seniors and individuals with disabilities in the region. Additionally, the funding will continue SMART's mobility management program activities and provide operating assistance to the organization and its 35 subrecipient partners. The expected outcomes include enhanced public transportation access, reduced vehicle downtime and maintenance costs, and continued support for SMART's community partnerships throughout the grant period ending in March 2034.

Activities

Purchase up 9 30 age and/or mileage eligible buses and 12 age and/or mileage vans; support continuing mobility management program activities and provide operating assistance.

Expected outcomes

The replacement vehicles will provide comfortable and reliable bus transportation in addition to cutting down on vehicle downtime and maintenance costs improve public safety as well as continue new freedom community support.

Intended beneficiaries

Smart community partners throughout the region and monroe county.

Subrecipient activities

Vehicle replacements mobility management and operating assistance support.