Fund capital assets: fifteen (15) replacement vehicles; one (1) expansion vehicle; and two (2) communications equipment projects consisting of 12 units of communications equipment for project one…

This $3,845,951 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) will fund capital asset purchases for transportation services in Northeast Ohio. The award will support the replacement of 15 vehicles beyond their useful life, the acquisition of 1 expansion vehicle, and the purchase of 18 units of communications equipment across two projects. The intended beneficiaries are seniors and individuals with disabilities served by the 14 subrecipient agencies, which include local government entities and non-profit organizations. The projects are expected to improve the timeliness and efficiency of transportation services for this vulnerable population while enhancing safety and data-sharing capabilities. The award period runs from February 12, 2025 to March 30, 2028.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to fund capital assets: fifteen (15) replacement vehicles; one (1) expansion vehicle; and two (2) communications equipment projects consisting of 12 units of communications equipment for project one and 6 units of communications equipment for project two. This award will also fund program administration activities.

Activities

The awarded subrecipients will purchase a vehicle/vehicles and/or communications equipment place into service for their clients. Fifteen vehicles will replace other vehicles which are beyond their useful life and one vehicle will serve to expand service. The two communications equipment projects will be new system acquisitions for the subrecipients.

Expected outcomes

These projects will make the transport of seniors and clients with disabilities more timely and efficient while allowing for expansion of service to new clients. The communications equipment will improve safety and data-sharing between the transportation provider agency drivers and clients.

Intended beneficiaries

Seniors and individuals with disabilities served by the subrecipient agencies.

Subrecipient activities

Fourteen (14) subrecipients (city of berea city of broadview heights city of brook park east end neighborhood house help foundation INC. City of lakewood NCC solutions ST. Augustine church senior transportation connection southwest general health center city of strongsville transport assistance INC. United cerebral palsy association of greater cleveland INC. And western reserve masonic community) will replace 15 vehicles beyond their useful lives with new vehicles.one subrecipient (western reserve masonic community) will expand their service with 1 new vehicle. Communications equipment for transportation services will be purchased by the the village of brooklyn heights (12 units) and east end neighborhood house INC. (6 units).