FY 24-25 section 5310 enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities formula program

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (Carta) $1.415 million on July 16, 2026, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (Section 5310) program to purchase replacement paratransit vehicles and associated equipment for Carta's Care-a-Van service.

The award obligates $1.132 million in federal funds allocated across FY 24 and FY 25 Section 5310 allocations ($537,022 from FY 24 and $531,819 from FY 25), supplemented by $141,555 in state capital match funds and $141,555 in local capital match funds. Carta will use these funds to replace up to nine paratransit vehicles, including installation of on-board security cameras and automated vehicle location (AVL) equipment, enabling the organization to maintain its fleet in a state of good repair. The projects were selected by Carta with support from the Metropolitan Planning Organization. The award benefits primarily elderly passengers and individuals with disabilities served by the Chattanooga urbanized area. Performance extends from the award date through March 30, 2033, with all work performed in Tennessee. No sub-recipients are identified for this award.

Activities

Activities to be performed include:1. Carta paratransit vehicle replacement: for the replacement of up to nine (9) paratransit vehicles for cartas care-a-van service including on board equipment such as security cameras and on board AVL equipment. $1415551 total; $537022 from the FY 24 section 5310 allocation and $531819 from the FY 25 section 5310 allocation for a total of $1132441 in federal funds; $141555 in state capital match funds; and $141555 in local capital match funds. ALI 11.12.04 tip # TN5310GROUPING modification. Traditional project

Expected outcomes

The purchase of replacement vehicles will allow carta to meet its goal of keeping its vehicles in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

These projects will benefit primarily elderly and individuals with disabilities.