The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $779,302 Formula Grant under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) for a $1,039,854 total project. The funding will support the following activities:
- $375,000 for Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (Carta) to replace 4 transit vehicles and associated equipment
- $69,327 for Carta to expand demand response transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities
- $200,000 for Carta to purchase transportation services via a contract
- $40,000 for BCDCOG to continue a mobility management program
- $24,975 for Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center to provide transportation for clients to medical appointments
- $50,000 for Trident United Way to implement a regional mobility management program
The grant award date is March 8, 2024, with a projected end date of May 30, 2025. The funding will allow the subrecipient agencies to maintain transportation services, improve vehicle fleets, and enhance mobility options for the target populations in the South Carolina tri-county region.
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