HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRESENTATION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 162026 OCTA
Enhanced Mobility For
Seniors and Disabled
Grant Program
Senior Transportation Program
•Three 16-passenger buses
•Two Full-Time Drivers
•145 registered riders (86% Tustin Residents)
•Monday –Friday, 8:00 am –3:30 pm
•Reservations available via phone
1.Doctor’s appointments
2.Senior Center / Lunch Program
3.Grocery Shopping
OCTA Grant At-a-Glance
•Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and
Disabled Grant Program
•Three-Year Program Cycle
•$5.85 Million in local funds available
•Application Due Date: August 28, 2026
•Capital and Operation funding available
Grant Proposal
•Create a volunteer transportation model similar
to Huntington Beach & Irvine
•Three ADA Minivans
•One Extended Part-Time Program Assistant
•Increase ride availability, afternoon service, and
add Saturday service
•Position the program for the senior population
increase in the Legacy Area
Recommendations
Adopt Resolution 26-46
1.Finds that there are no non-profit organizations available to provide
transportation services to senior citizens and individuals with
disabilities in the Tustin area
2.Authorizes staff to submit an application for the Orange County
Transportation Authority Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Disabled
Grant Program
3.Commits the required local matching funds ($ 58,440 over three years)
Thank You