Continue transportation services to seniors and individuals with disabilities and support subrecipients with major program expenses

Via Metropolitan Transit, doing business as San Antonio Metropolitan Transit, received a $4.375 million formula grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513), effective September 15, 2025, through December 31, 2027. This award supports continued transportation services targeting seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout the San Antonio, Texas metropolitan area. The funded activities include general operating expenses, mobility management, preventive maintenance, vehicle replacement, and vehicle expansion initiatives designed to enhance service flexibility and accommodate increased ridership within the community.

The grant enables Via Metropolitan Transit to expand transportation options and distribute funds to multiple subrecipients for implementation of similar activities. Key deliverables funded through this award encompass operational support for existing services, mobility management coordination programs, fleet maintenance and preservation activities, and capital investments in vehicle procurement and service area expansion. These complementary initiatives collectively address transportation barriers for vulnerable populations and strengthen the region's capacity to provide inclusive, accessible transit solutions aligned with the Section 5310 program's objective to supplement public transportation where conventional services are unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to continue transportation services to seniors and individuals with disabilities and support subrecipients with major program expenses.

Activities

General operating mobility management purchase of service preventive maintenance vehicle replacement and vehicle expansion.

Expected outcomes

Program support will provide more flexible transportation options for the increase in ridership and support community.

Intended beneficiaries

The program will benefit seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Subrecipient activities

General operating mobility management preventive maintenance vehicle replacement vehicle expansion