The City of Charlotte received a $2,111,250 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) on July 25, 2024. The purpose of this grant is to implement projects that increase transportation access for seniors and people with disabilities in the Charlotte, NC-SC urban area.
Key activities to be performed include: regional transportation assistance for persons who are blind and visually impaired; transportation assistance and travel training for the elderly, disabled, and other disadvantaged populations; demand response transportation services in Union and Iredell Counties; purchase of an ADA-compliant hybrid van and charging station; and improvements to bus stop access. The grant will fund various subrecipient projects, including service delivery by organizations like the C.W. Williams Community Health Center, Union County Transportation, and the Metrolina Association for the Blind. Expected outcomes include enhanced mobility and expanded public transportation options to meet the needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Charlotte region.
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