Section 5310 Program
The 2024 Section 5310 Call for Projects is now closed.
Section 5310 is a federal grant program provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
This program provides funding to organizations that address transportation gaps and enhance mobility for seniors and people with disabilities. Examples include:
- Expanding rural transit options
- Improving access to medical appointments
- Increasing the availability of paratransit services
STA is responsible for reviewing applications for Section 5310 funding from Spokane-area organizations.
Eligible Projects
Section 5310 funds can help cover two types of projects: Traditional and Other.
Traditional Projects
Traditional Projects focus on improving infrastructure and equipment needed for accessible transportation, including:
- ADA improvements such as sidewalks, curb ramps, and signage
- Purchasing new ADA-compliant vehicles
- Supporting mobility management and coordination programs, like short-range planning and management activities
Other Projects
Other Projects are geared toward enhancing the day-to-day operation of transportation services, including:
- Travel training programs that help people transition from paratransit to fixed-route public transit
- Covering operating expenses for transportation services
- Running paid volunteer driver programs
Additional requirements
To qualify for Section 5310 funds, there are some additional project requirements:
- The project type must be listed in the Human Services Coordinated Transportation Plan (HSTP), released by the Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC).
- The project must start or end in the Spokane urbanized area.
- The project must demonstrate clear, measurable benefits for seniors or people with disabilities.
Eligible Organizations
Eligible organizations can include:
- Private entities
- Non-profit organizations
- Local government entities
- Other providers of public transportation* that serve seniors and individuals with disabilities
Eligible applicants for the “Traditional” category must be either a private non-profit organization or a local government authority approved by the state of Washington to coordinate services for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Eligible applicants for the “Other” category include local government authorities or private non-profit organizations.
*To be considered a public transportation provider, an agency must offer “shared-ride” services, meaning they transport two or more passengers in the same vehicle, even if the passengers are not traveling together. This is different from taxi services, which provide rides for just one person or group at a time. Public transportation providers can be public or private agencies.
Contact
Looking for more information, or need help filling in your application?
Contact the Associate Transit Planner Emilio Bustos:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (509) 344-2609
2023 Awarded Project Funding
| Organization | Project Name | Project Description | Funding Award |
| Cancer Can’t | Transportation Support for Cancer Patients | The Transportation Support Program project will provide transportation for cancer patients by providing pre-scheduled and same-day services for oncology care appointments. | $140,596 |
| Project id | ADA Vehicle Purchase | The Project id ADA Vehicle will provide transportation services for adults in Spokane County that have intellectual and or developmental disabilities. | $128,131 |
| SNAP Resource Rides, LLC | Neighbors on the Go | The Neighbors on the GO project will provide enhanced transportation services to seniors and individuals with disabilities who are experiencing transportation access barriers to medical appointments, food networks, and other community services. | $91,645 |
| Southside Community Center | Operating Support | The Southside Community Center provides social and recreational opportunities to members of the Spokane community. | $15,252 |
| Special Mobility Services | Mobility Management | The project will leverage existing resources by assessing transportation needs, increasing the public’s awareness of transportation options, enhancing the consumer’s ability to utilize existing services, and encouraging better coordination and connectivity between transportation providers and programs. | $210,913 |
| Special Mobility Services | Mobility Training | The project will enable program participants to use fixed route public transit services to travel independently in the community. | $134,892 |
| Special Mobility Services | Spokane Shopper | The project serves seniors and people with disabilities in the city of Spokane who have difficulty accessing available transportation resources for grocery shopping and using the services of in-store pharmacies. | $83,867 |