This application is to request section 5310 funds apportioned to the EL paso UZA in the amount of $983064.the purpose of this award is to provide project amistad city of socorro south central regional…

The El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) was awarded a $983,064 grant under the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program. The purpose of this formula grant is to provide capital and operating funding to Project Amistad, City of Socorro, South Central Regional Transit District, and Sun Metro to support transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the El Paso urbanized area. Specifically, the grant funds will be used to purchase ADA-compliant vehicles, miscellaneous equipment, and cover mobility manager expenses for these four subrecipients through December 2027. The grant award was made on September 25, 2023 and is expected to facilitate the continuation of essential transit services for the target populations in the region.

Activities

Funds will be used to purchase ADA compliant vehicles purchase miscellaneous equipment and funding for mobility manager expenses.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit the 4 sub-recipients to continue to provide service for people with disabilities and older adults.

Intended beneficiaries

People with disabilities and elderly in the EL paso UZA

Subrecipient activities

Funds will be used by 4 sub-recipients to purchase ADA compliant vehicles (3 sub-recipients) purchase miscellaneous equipment (2 sub-recipients) and funding for mobility manager expenses (2 sub-recipients).