Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA), Call For Projects: Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals With Disabilities Section 5310 Funding 

CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

CALL FOR PROJECTS: ENHANCED MOBILITY OF SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES SECTION 5310 FUNDING

All local public transportation providers, government entities, and non-profit organizations are advised that the CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (“CATA”) has released the FY 2027 5310 Call for Projects. This year, there is the following funding available:

FTA/State Enhanced Mobility (Section 5310): $1,200,000

The Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (Section 5310), a federal funding program locally administered by CATA, provides funding to support the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities and older adults. The program is designed to enhance mobility options and improve transportation services for these populations, helping them maintain their independence and participate fully in their communities. Eligible applicants included public transportation providers, government entities, and non-profit organizations.
Eligible projects for this funding include the purchase of accessible vehicles (small buses and vans), providing mobility management services (such as travel training), and improving infrastructure (including sidewalks, curb cuts, and bus stops). For more information regarding our 5310 program and accessing the application, visit www.cata.org/5310CallForProjects. Potential applicants may also email PlanningTeam@cata.org or visit our administrative offices at 4615 Tranter Street, Lansing, MI 48910.
The application is open until Monday, January 11, 2027. CATA staff is offering a Technical Assistance overview for interested applicants. Any questions or requests for Technical Assistance must be submitted to PlanningTeam@cata.org no later than Wednesday, November 25, 2026. Projects are expected to be selected in February 2027 with final Board approval occurring on March 17, 2027.
Submittals should be sent via email to: PlanningTeam@cata.org.
CATA ensures that the level and quality of transportation service are provided without regard to race, color or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For more information regarding our Title VI program and the procedure for filing a complaint, contact CATA Customer Experience at 517-394-1100. You may also complete the CATA Title VI complaint form online at cata.org, email titlevi@cata.org or visit our administrative offices at 4615 Tranter Street, Lansing, MI 48910.
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