Pima Association of Governments manages the federal Section 5310 program for the region. Also known as the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Program, the 5310 program assists non-profit agencies in acquiring vehicles to transport elderly and disabled clients. Agencies can receive up to 80 percent of the cost of a vehicle that will be used for client transportation. Non-profit agencies, Native American Nations, Districts and Tribes are eligible applicants. Types of vehicles typically available under this program include:
- Maxi-Van with lift and raised roof
- Dual rear wheel cutaway (larger van with lift and raised roof)
- Maxi-Van without lift
- Mini-Van without lift
Local applications are solicited annually and are reviewed by a regional Elderly and Disabled Transportation Review Task Force. The Task Force listens to presentations by potential recipients and ranks the submissions to Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for inclusion on a statewide priority list. In past years, the PAG region has been successful in obtaining grants. An average of 12 to 14 vehicles have been made available annually to agencies in the region.
The 2007-08 rankings were adopted by the PAG Regional Council on May 24, 2007, and submitted to ADOT for consideration. Statewide rankings are typically completed in October. The 5310 vehicles are then ordered and delivered to the successful applicants in the summer of each year. |