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Section 5310 – Elderly and Disabled Funds

A section of the Federal Transit Act which authorizes capital assistance to states for transportation programs that serve the elderly and people with disabilities. FTA provides formula funding directly to state and local governmental authorities for distribution to private non-profit groups for the provision of transportation services specifically designed to meet the needs of elderly individuals and persons with disabilities. States distribute Section 5310 funds to local operators in both rural and urban settings, who are either nonprofit organizations or the lead agencies in coordinated transportation programs. The funds are allocated by formula to states based on elderly and disabled populations. Eligible expenditures are capital equipment and cost of leased or contracted services. No more than 10% of the amounts apportioned can be used to administer, plan and provide technical assistance. The federal share for projects is 80% of the project's net capital cost with a 20% required local match. Projects funded under Section 5310 must be derived from a locally developed, coordinated public transit/human service transportation plan.

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