This application is to request section 5310 FFY 2024 lapsing funds apportioned to the EL paso UZA in the amount of $1026277.the purpose of this award is to provide project amistad with operations…

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization $1,159,068 on March 11, 2026, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to fund transportation services for people with disabilities and elderly residents in the El Paso urbanized area.

The El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization allocated funds to three sub-recipients: Project Amistad, City of Socorro, and Sun Metro. Sub-recipients used the funding to purchase ADA-compliant vehicles, acquire miscellaneous equipment, support mobility manager positions, and cover operating expenses. Two sub-recipients procured vehicles; all three purchased equipment; two funded mobility manager expenses; and two covered operations.

The period of performance extends through December 31, 2032. Place of performance is Texas. This is a formula grant under Section 5310, which supplements public transportation in areas where services are unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Activities

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

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit the 3 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 3 sub-recipients to purchase ADA compliant vehicles (2 sub-recipients) purchase miscellaneous equipment (3 sub-recipients) funding for mobility manager expenses (2 sub-recipients) and operating expenses (2 sub-recipients).