Enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities - Section 5310

The Texas Department of Transportation is hosting series of workshops across the state (scroll down for the full schedule and meeting links) on the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (49 USC, Section 5310), also known as the FTA 5310 Program. This program coordinates with other federal, state, and local resources and programs that are designed to serve similar populations. This is accomplished through regionally developed public transportation coordination plans and public workshops.

The public workshops provide an opportunity to gather input from a diverse group of local stakeholders and the public to assist TxDOT in making decisions regarding the Federal Funding for the 5310 Program and identify how we can best use our resources to serve the mobility needs of the community. We are seeking the participation of, seniors, individuals with disabilities, representatives of public, private, and nonprofit transportation and human service providers, and other members of the public who share TxDOT’s goal of improving the local mobility services for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Regional public workshops will be held in December 2024 and January 2025. The comment period for the virtual public workshops will close on Jan. 17, 2025. A workshop summary will be prepared and available online in February 2025.

Special accommodations

The 5310 Public Involvement Workshop (PIW) will be conducted in English. If you need an interpreter or document translator because English is not your primary language or you have difficulty communicating effectively in English, one will be provided to you. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. If you need interpretation or translation services or you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend and participate in PIW, please contact Lisa Johnson, Public Transportation Division, at 512-486-5960 or PTN_ProgramMgmt@txdot.gov, no later than 4 p.m. CT, at least 10 business days before the event. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for the Texas Department of Transportation to arrange.

El 5310 Taller de participación pública se llevará a cabo en inglés. Si usted necesita un intérprete o un traductor de documentos porque su idioma principal no es el inglés o tiene alguna dificultad para comunicarse eficazmente en inglés, se le proporcionará uno. Si usted tiene alguna discapacidad y necesita ayuda, se pueden hacer arreglos especiales para atender la mayoría de las necesidades. Si usted necesita servicios de interpretación o traducción o usted es una persona con alguna discapacidad que requiera una adaptación para asistir a y participar en el 5310 Taller de participación pública, por favor póngase en contacto Lisa Johnson, División de Transporte Público, al 512-486-5960 o PTN_ProgramMgmt@txdot.gov a más tardar a las 4 p.m. hora central, por lo menos 10 días hábiles antes del evento. Por favor sepa que es necesario dar aviso con anticipación, ya que el Departamento de Transporte de Texas podría necesitar un cierto tiempo para coordinar determinados servicios y adaptaciones.

Enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities program - Section 5310

The purpose of the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program, also known as the FTA 5310 Program (49 USC, Section 5310), is to:

• Promote the development and maintenance of a network of transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout the state, in partnership with local stakeholders
• Promote public transportation projects that decrease the reliance of individuals with disabilities on ADA complementary paratransit services
• Provide technical assistance to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and safety of 5310 transit providers

Eligible recipients

Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities grants are awarded to eligible recipients which can include  state or local government agencies, private non-profits, and private taxi companies that provide share-ride on-demand service to the general public who serve rural (under 50,000 population) and small urbanized (population less than 200,000) areas.

Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Nondiscrimination Statement: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) does not discriminate against any qualified disabled person solely by reason of his or her disability, exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or otherwise subject individuals to discrimination, including discrimination of employment, under any program or activity that receives or benefits from federal financial assistance.

Additionally, TxDOT ensures its programs will be conducted, and its facilities operated, in compliance with all non-discriminatory practices and requirements imposed by or pursuant to 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 27, 28 CFR Part 35 and 42 USC §§ 12101 – 12213.