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Section 5310 Program
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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.
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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 ¾ 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 ¾ 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
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 ¾ 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).
The Section 5310 program is anticipated to continue. The FAST Act authorizes $273 million for 5310 Program and $3.25million for the discretionary program.
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.
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.
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.
IIJA authorized $1.9 billion over five years for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities formula program, with an additional $250 million provided in advance appropriations.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
