Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

 

To provide financial assistance in meeting the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities where public transportation services are unavailable, insufficient or inappropriate. The Section 5310 program is designed to supplement FTA's other capital assistance programs by funding transportation projects for seniors and individuals with disabilities in all areas - large urban, small urban, and rural. Upon repeal of the New Freedom Program, its goals were incorporated into the Section 5310 program, which funds alternative forms of transportation where traditional services are unavailable, inappropriate, or insufficient. Funds can be used for capital and operations activities. The discretionary program assists in financing innovative capital projects for the transportation disadvantaged that improve the coordination of transportation services and non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services.

Active 20.513 Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation A - Formula Grants; B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 The Section 5310 program is anticipated to continue to fund public transportation projects designed to meet the special needs of older adults and people with disabilities. Projects may include rolling stock, including replacement or expansion of buses and vans, vehicle rehabilitation or overhaul, preventive maintenance, vehicle wheelchair lifts and securement devices; Vehicle shelters; Computer hardware and software; Transit related ITS; Dispatch systems; and Mobility management programs). Public transportation projects that exceed the requirements of ADA (Examples may include: Expansion of paratransit service beyond the Âľ mile requirement; Expansion of current hours of operation for ADA paratransit; Incremental cost of providing same day service; Incremental cost of providing door-to-door service; and Acquisition of vehicles and equipment designed to accommodate mobility aids that exceed the dimensions and weight ratings for wheelchairs). The FTA apportioned $261 million to the Section 5310 program to fund public transportation projects designed to meet the special needs of older adults and people with disabilities. Projects may include rolling stock, including replacement or expansion of buses and vans, vehicle rehabilitation or overhaul, preventive maintenance, vehicle wheelchair lifts and securement devices; Vehicle shelters; Computer hardware and software; Transit related ITS; Dispatch systems; and Mobility management programs). Public transportation projects that exceed the requirements of ADA (Examples may include: Expansion of paratransit service beyond the Âľ mile requirement; Expansion of current hours of operation for ADA paratransit; Incremental cost of providing same day service; Incremental cost of providing door-to-door service; and Acquisition of vehicles and equipment designed to accommodate mobility aids that exceed the dimensions and weight ratings for wheelchairs). Under the Discretionary category, 19 projects were funded that demonstrated innovation in coordination and improved access to non-emergency medical appointments
Fiscal Year 2017 The FTA anticipates apportioning a total of $268 million of Formula Grants for Elderly and Persons with disabilities Transportation Program to designated urban, small urban, and rural communities. The Section 5310 program continues to fund public transportation projects designed to meet the special needs of older adults and people with disabilities. Projects may include rolling stock, including replacement or expansion of buses and vans, vehicle rehabilitation or overhaul, preventive maintenance, vehicle wheelchair lifts and securement devices; Vehicle shelters; Computer hardware and software; Transit related ITS; Dispatch systems; and Mobility management programs). Public transportation projects that exceed the requirements of ADA (Examples may include: Expansion of paratransit service beyond the Âľ mile requirement; Expansion of current hours of operation for ADA paratransit; Incremental cost of providing same day service; Incremental cost of providing door-to-door service; and Acquisition of vehicles and equipment designed to accommodate mobility aids that exceed the dimensions and weight ratings for wheelchairs). Additionally, FTA anticipates apportioning $3 million in Discretionary Grants to continue the objectives set forth by the FAST ACT Section 3006 (b) Pilot Program for capital projects that demonstrate innovation in coordination of non-emergency medial trips (NEMT).
Fiscal Year 2018 The Section 5310 program is anticipated to continue. The FAST Act authorizes $273 million for 5310 Program and $3.25million for the discretionary program.
Fiscal Year 2020 In 2020 the Flint Mass Transportation Authority received funding to expand its same-day, on-demand transportation program with new partner agencies and clients, specifically veterans and individuals with substance use disorders living in Flint and Genesee County's rural communities who travel long distances to healthcare facilities.
Fiscal Year 2021 In FY 2021, the Section 5310 Program continued under the FAST Act, which authorized $292 million for the formula program and $3.5 for the discretionary pilot program. In addition to the formula and discretionary funds, the Section 5310 Program was also apportioned funding under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act (CRRSAA) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act). Both CRRSAA and the ARP Act authorized $50 million in funding for the Section 5310 Program.
Fiscal Year 2022 In FY 2022, the Section 5310 Program continued under the IIJA, which authorized $421 million for the formula program and $4.6 for the discretionary pilot program. In FY 2022 FTA announced the selection of 17 projects and awarded approximately $8.4 million in FY 21 and 22 funding for the FY 21 Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility Program. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act (CRRSAA); American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), Public Law 117-58, 49 U.S.C. 5310
Section 3006(b) of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act authorizes the Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility Pilot Program., Title Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST), Section 3006(b), Public Law 114-94
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) continued the Section 5310 Program. The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act (CRRSAA) enacted on December 27, 2020 and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) enacted on March 11, 2021 made available a significant amount of supplemental funding for COVID-19 relief to support the transit industry during the COVID-19 health emergency. Both CRRSAA and ARP made available $50 million in Section 5310 formula funding. Eligible sub-recipients include private nonprofit organizations, public bodies approved by the State to coordinate services for elderly persons and individuals with disabilities and public bodies which certify that no nonprofit organizations or associations are readily available in an area to provide the service. The State Department of Transportation or the Governor, or other Official Designee, appointed public entity that has been identified to be the recipient of Section 5310 funds. Federally recognized Indian tribes may apply directly to FTA for Section 5310 funds that a state or designated recipient has awarded to the tribe. FTA apportions the funds to the States and large urbanized areas on an annual basis. The Governor of each State or an official designee designates an agency to administer the program. Projects must be included in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) approved by FTA and FHWA and must be included in a locally developed Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan. Compliance with FTA's Annual list of Certifications and Assurances is required. Eligible costs must be in accordance with 2 CFR 200. The state or designated recipient must submit a program of projects (POP) listing all subrecipients and projects in accordance with FTA Circular 9070.1G. FTA annually issues a Federal Register Notice of apportionments, allocations, and program information. Notices can be found on the FTA website at www.transit.dot.gov/ or by contacting the appropriate FTA Regional office to obtain copies or publication dates. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. All projects must be included in a locally developed, coordinated public transit-human service transportation plan. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Local agencies in small urbanized or rural areas should submit applications to the State agency designated by the Governor to administer the program. Local agencies in large urbanized areas should submit applications to the designated recipient for the large urbanized area. The designated recipient agency will evaluate, select and approve eligible applicants and submit a program of projects to the Federal Transit Administration. For discretionary funding, applicants are required to submit a complete proposal in response to a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that is published in the Federal Register. The Federal Transit Administration approves the program of projects (POPs). An FTA grant award obligating federal funds, includes the POPs in a grant agreement. The grant agreement is subsequently executed so that funds can be used. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 30 to 60 days. Interested persons are afforded the opportunity of a public hearing for capital projects. As determined by the designated State agency. As described by the State or designated recipient in the state or project management plan. Section 5310 funding may be used for eligible capital or operating expenses needed to provide specialized transportation service for older adults and persons with disabilities. Up to 10 percent of funds apportioned to a recipient may be used to administer, plan, and provide technical assistance for projects funded under the program. Projects must provide for the maximum feasible coordination of transportation services funded under this section. A minimum of 55 percent of funds must be used for capital projects as listed in Federal Circular 9070.1G. The remaining 45 percent may be used for other capital or operating projects. Performance Reports: As requested by the State and federal agencies administering the program. States and large urbanized areas must submit annual status reports and annual financial reports. Not applicable. Recipient is required to retain intact, for 3 years following submission of the final financial report, all contract documents, financial records, and supporting documents with the following qualification: If any litigation, claim or audit is started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until all litigation, claims or audit findings involving the records have been resolved. Statutory Formula: Title 49 Chapter 5310 Statutory Formula: Title 49 Chapter 5310 Part Subpart Public Law Formula apportionments are made annually. Sixty percent of funds are apportioned among designated recipients for large urbanized areas (population of 200,000 or more); twenty percent of funds are apportioned to states for small urbanized areas (urbanized areas with less than 200,000 population); and twenty percent of funds are apportioned to states for use in rural areas. The apportionment formula is based on the number of seniors and individuals with disabilities in each urbanized or rural area. Matching Requirements: Percent: 80 Section 5310 funds may be used to finance capital and operating expenses. The federal share of eligible capital costs may not exceed 80 percent of the net cost of the activity. The federal share of the eligible operating costs may not exceed 50 percent of the net operating costs of the activity. Recipients may use up to 10 percent of their apportionment to support program administrative costs including administration, planning, and technical assistance, which may be funded at 100 percent federal share. Funds for this program are allocated among the States and large urbanized areas by a formula which is based on the population of elderly persons and persons with disabilities in each State according to the latest U.S. Census population figures. States eligible for the sliding scale match under FHWA programs may use that match ratio for section 5310 capital projects. Funds provided under other Federal programs (other than those of the Department of Transportation, with the exception of the Federal Lands Highway Program established by section 204 of Title 23 U.S.C.) may be used as match for capital funds provided under section 5310. Section 5310 CRRSAA and ARP funds may be obligated at up to 100% federal share. Matching requirements are mandatory.

Matching is mandatory. 80%. Section 5310 funds may be used to finance capital and operating expenses. The federal share of eligible capital costs may not exceed 80 percent of the net cost of the activity. The federal share of the eligible operating costs may not exceed 50 percent of the net operating costs of the activity. Recipients may use up to 10 percent of their apportionment to support program administrative costs including administration, planning, and technical assistance, which may be funded at 100 percent federal share. Funds for this program are allocated among the States and large urbanized areas by a formula which is based on the population of elderly persons and persons with disabilities in each State according to the latest U.S. Census population figures. States eligible for the sliding scale match under FHWA programs may use that match ratio for section 5310 capital projects. Funds provided under other Federal programs (other than those of the Department of Transportation, with the exception of the Federal Lands Highway Program established by section 204 of Title 23 U.S.C.) may be used as match for capital funds provided under section 5310. Section 5310 CRRSAA and ARP funds may be obligated at up to 100% federal share.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Section 5310 program funds are available for three years from year of apportionment. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Reimbursement of eligible project expenses. Reimbursement of eligible project expenses. See Appendix IV of the Catalog for the address of Federal Transit Administration's Regional Office or visit https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/regional-offices/regional-offices. State- Designated Agency: The Governor in each State has designated a State agency to administer the Section 5310 program. Destiny Buchanan
1200 New Jersey Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20590 US
destiny.buchanan@dot.gov
Phone: (202) 493-8018 https://www.transit.dot.gov/ 69-1129-0-1-401 (Formula Grants (Apportionments)) FY 22$342,066,000.00; FY 23 est $428,641,000.00; FY 24 est $467,007,000.00; FY 21$256,964,000.00; FY 20$410,407,617.00; FY 19$314,807,366.00; FY 18$343,595,997.00; FY 17$391,637,862.00; FY 16$262,949,400.00; - (Formula Grants (Apportionments)) FY 22$18,994,000.00; FY 23 est $13,932,000.00; FY 24 FY 21$8,530,000.00; FY 20 - ARP Act 2021 (69-2812-21/24)(Formula Grants (Cooperative Agreements)) FY 22$11,944,000.00; FY 23 est $13,704,000.00; FY 24 est $50,165,000.00; FY 21$18,189,000.00; - Formula Grants (Apportionments) - CRRSA Act 2021 (69X2812) In Fiscal Year 2023, the average award to large urbanized areas under the Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program was $1,428,971 and ranged from $64,333 to $22,925,584. The average award to small l urbanized areas was $1,676,558 and ranged from $120,958 to $8,464,445. The average award to nonurbanized areas was $1,579,359 and ranged from $13,502 to $5,804,602. FTA Circular C 9070.1G, Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program, dated July 7, 2014, can be viewed here: http://www.fta.dot.gov/legislation_law/12349_16011.html150 Information Contacts. Fiscal Year 2016 Purchase of accessible vehicles; replacement of rolling stock; mobility management programs; travel training; vehicle wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement devices; transit related information and technology systems; and dispatch systems. Purchase of accessible vehicles; replacement of rolling stock; mobility management programs; travel training; vehicle wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement devices; transit related information and technology systems; and dispatch systems.
Fiscal Year 2017 Purchase of accessible vehicles; replacement of rolling stock; mobility management programs; travel training; vehicle wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement devices; transit related information and technology systems; and dispatch systems.
Fiscal Year 2018 Purchase of accessible vehicles; replacement of rolling stock; mobility management programs; travel training; vehicle wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement devices; transit related information and technology systems; and dispatch systems.
Fiscal Year 2020 On June 5, 2020 the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $3.5 million in grants for 17 projects in 16 states to improve mobility and access to public transportation for older adults, people with disabilities and individuals of low income. Funding was provided through FTA’s Mobility for All Pilot Program.
Fiscal Year 2021 Caltrans will use $3.2 million in CRRSAA grant award to support the operating costs of the rural, small urban and large urban 5310 providers associated with preventing, preparing for, and responding to coronavirus during the period of January 20, 2020 through January 20, 2025.
Fiscal Year 2023 Examples of eligible traditional activities (must be at least 55% of an area's apportionment) include: rolling stock and related activities, passenger facilities related to Section 5310, support facilities and equipment such as hardware and software, intelligent transportation systems, dispatch systems, fare collection systems, lease of equipment, acquisition of transportation services, mobility management, and one-stop transportation traveler call centers. Examples of other eligible capital and operating expenses (at most 45% of an area's apportionment): paratransit enhancements beyond minimum Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requirements, accessibility improvements to existing transit service, travel training, vehicles to support taxi, ride-sharing, and vanpool programs, voucher program administration and expenses, volunteer driver program expenses, and operating assistance. Examples of eligible Section 5310 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funds: All projects eligible under the Section 5310 Formula Program are eligible under CRRSAA/ARP at up to 100% federal share. North Dakota Department of Transportation will use a combination of FY2022 and FY2023 5310 Small Urban funds. These funds will be used by small urban transit agencies for vehicles, operating services for seniors and ADA passengers and to partially fund mobility manager positions.