The Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority (PRHTA) received a $402,902 project grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (CFDA 20.513) program. The grant will fund transportation services for elderly persons and individuals with disabilities in the Aguadilla Urbanized Area of Puerto Rico from September 2021 through March 2026.
Specifically, the $402K in federal funds along with $190K in local matching funds from transportation development credits will support operating assistance, preventive maintenance, vehicle acquisition, and project administration activities for the municipalities of San Sebastian, Lares, and Aguadilla. Operating assistance will allow route expansion and job creation. Preventive maintenance will improve fleet performance and reliability for users. Computer equipment and accounting software will support recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Global positioning systems will be installed on vehicles to track service delivery. PRHTA will oversee coordination and ensure regulatory compliance for these transportation services benefiting seniors and individuals with disabilities.
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