Provide the central oklahoma transportation and parking authority (cotpa) and its subrecipients operating assistance mobility management services and capital funding to provide transportation services…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $2,926,404 to the Central Oklahoma Transportation & Parking Authority (COTPA) on September 23, 2025, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513). This formula grant provides operating assistance, capital funding, and mobility management services designed to expand transportation access for older adults and individuals with disabilities in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Through seven identified subrecipients, COTPA will utilize grant funds to sustain existing transit operations, perform preventative maintenance on the existing fleet, and implement targeted capital improvements including accessible sidewalk projects at low-income senior housing, lift and ramp-equipped vehicles or minivans, and computer software and hardware systems.

COTPA's anticipated service delivery extends through February 28, 2028, with direct outcomes centered on maintaining continuity of paratransit and specialized mobility services for the target population. The grant supports eligible operating expenses necessary for ongoing service provision, while capital investments focus on enhancing accessibility infrastructure and expanding the availability of equipment designed specifically for individuals with mobility limitations. Additionally, funding covers mobility management services and direct recipient administrative expenses required to coordinate and deliver these transportation solutions across the service area.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide the central oklahoma transportation and parking authority (cotpa) and its subrecipients operating assistance mobility management services and capital funding to provide transportation services for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover eligible operating expenses and preventative maintenance required to continue transit operations. Funds will also be used for eligible capital investments such as computer software/hardware sidewalk access projects at public housing units for low-income seniors lift/ramp equipped vehicles or minivans mobility management services and the direct recipients administrative expenses.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit cotpa and its subrecipients to continue to provide service for the target population of older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Intended beneficiaries

Population of older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Subrecipient activities

A total of seven subrecipients will benefit from the project. Please see attached POP for complete list of subrecipients.