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, Division of Community Development – Transit Division (doing business as Nashua Transit) $280,000 under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (Section 5310) program on August 3, 2026.

The funding provides capital support for contracted ADA-complementary paratransit services delivered through Nashua Transit's agreement with First Transit. These services enable Nashua Transit to continue providing ADA-complementary paratransit transportation for individuals with disabilities and elderly passengers. The contracted ADA services exceed the minimum complementary service requirement authorized under the Section 5307 Urbanized Area program and meet the 55 percent capital-expense eligibility threshold under Section 5310. Nashua Transit is responsible for ensuring that these costs have not been previously reimbursed.

Period of performance runs through September 30, 2027. Work is performed in New Hampshire. The assistance type is a formula grant.

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

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.

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.