Provide the nashua transit system capital funding for contracted ADA - complementary paratransit services under the NTS and first transit contract as defined in section 5 of the FTA C9070.1H

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Nashua, operating as Nashua Transit, $280,000 on September 12, 2025, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to fund ADA-complementary paratransit services for individuals with disabilities and older adults.

Nashua Transit will use the capital funding to cover eligible expenses under its contract with First Transit for continued ADA-complementary paratransit service delivery. The award meets the Section 5310 program's 55 percent capital expense minimum requirement and provides ADA service that exceeds the complementary service minimum authorized under the Section 5307 Urbanized Area program. The obligated amount is $280,000, with performance occurring in New Hampshire through May 29, 2026. No sub-recipients are identified in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide the nashua transit system capital funding for contracted ADA - complementary paratransit services under the NTS and first transit contract as defined in section 5 of the FTA C9070.1H. These 5310 program contracted services are eligible under the section 5310 program as capital expenses and meet the 55% minimum requirement. The ADA service exceeds the required complementary service authorized per the FTA section 5307 urbanized area program. NTS shall ensure that these costs have not been previously reimbursed.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover eligible expenses under the NTS and first transit contract as defined in section 5 of the FTA 9070.1G allowing for the continued ADA complementary paratransit service for people with disabilities and older adults.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit NTS to continue to provide ADA complementary paratransit services for individuals with disabilities and the elderly.

Intended beneficiaries

This award funding will permit NTS to continue to provide ADA complementary paratransit services for individuals with disabilities and the elderly passengers.