The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) along with Gov. Tony Evers announced approximately $5.2 million for local transportation services that serve seniors and those with disabilities.
“If folks anywhere in Wisconsin need help getting to a grocery store, a job or a medical appointment, they should have good, safe options,” Gov. Evers said. “This funding helps connect the dots by strengthening 52 community agencies across the state that offer basic mobility.”
“A good transportation system serves everyone, and we are building on state investments with funds available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to allow community agencies to buy more vehicles and cover other operational expenses to broaden their reach,” WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson said. “An agency in a small town that can add a couple of minivans and offer the community mobility makes a big difference.”
The specialized transportation program is administered through WisDOT via the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program.
The program grants are awarded to assist local public bodies and private, non-profit agencies with providing transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Such services include mobility management, operating assistance, and vehicle purchases.
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Source: Antigotimes.com
