This $321,054 Formula Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.513 - Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities) will fund the following key activities:
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The purchase of an accessible van for $79,912 to serve Orange Grove Center's residential members with developmental and physical disabilities.
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$4,964 in administrative expenses for the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) to support management of the Section 5310 grant program.
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$188,941 in federal funds, plus $23,617 in local match from the City of Chattanooga and $23,617 from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, to create accessible pedestrian connections between CARTA's fixed route transit stops and the surrounding areas.
The grant period runs from September 1, 2023 through March 30, 2030. The funding is intended to improve transportation options and accessibility for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Chattanooga region.
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