The program aims to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation service and expanding transportation mobility options. This program supports transportation services planned, designed, and carried out to meet the special transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities in all areas. Eligible projects include both “traditional” capital investment and “nontraditional” investment beyond the Americans with Disabilities Act {ADA) complementary paratransit services.
Statutory References: 49 U.S.C. Section 5310 / IIJA Division (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law)
For questions and/or concerns regarding the 5310 program, please contact:
For Requests for Reimbursement packages, please email:
At least 55 percent of program funds must be used on capital or “traditional” 5310 projects. Examples include:
The remaining 45 percent is for other “nontraditional” projects. Under MAP-21, the program was modified to include projects eligible under the former 5317 New Freedom program, described as: Capital and operating expenses for new public transportation services and alternatives beyond those required by the ADA, designed to assist individuals with disabilities and seniors. Examples include:
*The Program Management Plan is a living document. It will be updated as necessary to incorporate any expansions and enhancements of the 5310 program, as well as any revisions to the programs’ management, requirements or guidelines.
**The Program Circular provides recipients of FTA financial assistance with instructions and guidance on program administration and the grant application process relative to the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program.
Alamo Area Council of Governments/Alamo Regional Transit provides public transportation to the residents in 12 rural counties including demand response, curb-to-curb transportation service. Door-to-door service may be requested for those customers needing additional mobility assistance.
disABILITYsa connects people with all types of disabilities, older adults, and their care supports to information about local resources, programs, and opportunities that promote independence and inclusion where they live, learn, work, and play.
EdenHill Communities is an affordable transportation service for seniors and adults with disabilities; assisting hospitals, home health and rehabilitation centers with paratransit services on a call as needed basis. Transportation is available for local and out of town medical, shopping, social and special events
Greater Randolph Area Services Program (GRASP) serves the elderly and disabled with paratransit on demand transportation to medical appointments, shopping, personal trips and more throughout Bexar County. GRASP also provides Congregate Noon Meals and Activities for Seniors.
Kirby Senior Center provides travel for seniors and people with disabilities, and their caregivers if present, to and from medical appointments, to the grocery store, to financial institutions, and recreational destinations. They also provide transportation for people with disabilities taking career-oriented courses at educational institutions.
National Church Residences Foundation provides affordable housing to seniors, including independent living, permanent supportive housing, assisted living, memory care, health care, respite, and hospice care. They serve elderly who are low-income, living below the federal poverty level, and often have disabilities.
Community Options, Inc., provides housing, transportation, and employment support to individuals with intellectual and development disabilities.
Ride Connect Texas provides reliable transportation that focuses on the senior’s needs by offering them what other transportation options cannot. Their program offers free transportation provided by a volunteer who wants to serve a senior. It’s not a job for their volunteers—it’s a heartfelt decision to serve.
San Antonio Housing Authority dba Opportunity Home provides transportation services to the elderly and disabled populations living in the San Antonio Housing Authority Public Housing Communities; transporting elderly / disabled residents to grocery stores and/or doctor’s visits.
VIA Metropolitan Transit Special Services includes Yellow Cab Taxi Subsidy and Will-Call Service. These programs were designed and implemented for elderly and people with disabilities who cannot use the regular bus service, providing more flexibility in planning trips for VIAtrans customers.
