City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: MICHAEL MOON, INTERIM DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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Consideration of a Resolution to Support an Application to the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities Program.
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ISSUE: Should the City seek grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for FY 2027-2028 funding to implement a travel training program that equips older adults and individuals with disabilities to independently use fixed-route public transit, reducing reliance on ADA paratransit services and advancing equity and inclusion in City mobility programs?
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) to approve an application to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) for Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities - Section 5310 Program funding for up to $250,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to submit the proposal to MWCOG and enter into any necessary agreements with MWCOG to accept the funds.
BACKGROUND: The FTA's Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities program provides funding to address the mobility needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities when existing transportation options are insufficient or inappropriate. The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB), with MWCOG acting as administrative agent, is the designated recipient for this program in the Washington, DC-VA-MD Urbanized Area. In June, the Council approved a resolution authorizing staff to apply for this funding to purchase new paratransit vehicles. Unfortunately, after attending the grant information session in July, staff determined that the specific vehicles needed for the City's paratransit program are not eligible. However, the City still p...
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