This Federal Formula Grant award of $835,167 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) will fund a program of projects in Vermont. Key activities include:
The award will provide $668,130 in FTA 5310 formula funding to Vermont's Agency of Transportation (VTrans) to support capital expenses, mobility management, and operating costs for public transportation services benefiting seniors and individuals with disabilities. Matching funds of $83,000 in state funds and $84,033 in local funds will also be contributed. The funds will be utilized by Green Mountain Transit, Green Mountain Community Network, Rural Community Transportation, and Southeast Vermont Transit to maintain and expand demand response, ADA paratransit, and specialized transportation services across Vermont's rural and urban areas. Expected outcomes include improved access to public transit, enhanced mobility options, and increased independence for the target populations.
The grant includes sub-awards to these Vermont transit providers to procure replacement vehicles, implement mobility management initiatives, and support ongoing operations. This formula funding supports the state's effort to ensure public transportation is sufficient, appropriate, and accessible for Vermont's seniors and individuals with disabilities.
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