This application is to request section 5310 FFY 2025 funds apportioned to the EL paso UZA in the amount of $1025952.the purpose of this award is to provide project amistad city of socorro sun metro…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization $1,025,952 on August 18, 2026, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to provide capital funding and operating support for transportation services serving people with disabilities and elderly individuals in the El Paso urbanized area.

El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization, acting as the designated metropolitan planning organization for the El Paso region, allocated funds to four sub-recipients: Project Amistad, City of Socorro, Sun Metro, and South Central Regional Transit District. Two sub-recipients will purchase ADA-compliant vehicles; three will acquire miscellaneous equipment; and two will fund mobility manager personnel expenses. These investments enable the sub-recipients to continue providing specialized transportation services to elderly and disabled populations.

The award, classified as a formula grant, obligated $1,025,952 with a period of performance extending through December 31, 2033. Work is performed in Texas.

Activities

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