This Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) provides $6,887,944 to the Minnesota Department of Transportation from August 2021 through March 2029. The funding will support mobility management activities and capital assistance programs in the Twin Cities metropolitan area intended to enhance transportation coordination, identify gaps, and increase mobility options for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Specifically, $2,932,666 will fund Transit Capital Assistance Programs operated by counties and organizations like Midwest Special Services Inc., Newtrax Inc., and Rise Inc. These programs will provide travel training, one-stop trip planning, identify transportation providers, and coordinate vehicle sharing and volunteer driver programs. An additional $291,466 is allocated for state administration. The grant is expected to improve the public transportation experience for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the region by encouraging coordination among providers to create greater access to social opportunities and reduce individual ride times.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.4m | 7/19/22 | ||
| Not listed | $1.4m | 7/19/22 | ||
| Not listed | $2.9m | 8/10/21 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1054561S | Hennepin County | Project Grant MN2021048 | $320.0k | 1/11/24 | |
1051217S | Midwest Special Services Inc. | Project Grant MN2021048 | $204.8k | 10/31/22 | |
1051222S | Newtrax Inc. | Project Grant MN2021048 | $819.2k | 10/18/22 | |
1051219S | Rise Incorporated | Project Grant MN2021048 | $204.8k | 10/18/22 | |
1048149S | None | Project Grant MN2021048 | $592.0k | 12/28/21 |