PARATRANSIT VEHICLE PROGRAM
General Program Information
The federal Section 5310 program allocates capital funds to
private-nonprofit and IDOT designated public agencies to meet the
transportation needs of elders and people with disabilities. Funding is
allocated to states on the basis of elderly and disabled population. The
Governor of Illinois has designated the Illinois Department of
Transportation as the state agency to administer these federal funds.
The Illinois Department of Transportation utilizes the federal Section
5310 and matching state general funds to purchase paratransit vehicles
to selected agencies. Agencies are selected based on an annual
application process. The vehicles are purchased for the agencies by the
Department through an IDOT/CMS Combined Vehicle Procurement. The federal
program funds 80% of the project costs and the state funds the 20% local
match.
Additional program information or a copy of IDOT's Section 5310
brochure may be obtained by calling Mr. Thomas A. Ochal, Program Manager
at 312-793-3507. Fax to 312-793-1251 or E-Mail to
ochalta@dot.il.gov
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