Federal transit grant application for senior and disability mobility
Gahanna
Summary
The city is applying for a federal grant to keep the shuttle for older adults and residents with disabilities running through 2027. It has given nearly 850 rides since June, and the city plans to fund it next year even without the grant.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The grant would offset the city's cost of running the shuttle, which the budget proposal fully funds either way.
Older adults and residents with disabilities who rely on the shuttle for rides.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council — November 2, 2026
The city planned to apply for federal FTA Section 5310 funding through MORPC to improve transportation options for older adults and people with disabilities.
Committee of the Whole — October 26, 2026
The city is applying for a federal grant to keep the shuttle for older adults and residents with disabilities running through 2027. It has given nearly 850 rides since June, and the city plans to fund it next year even without the grant.
Finance Committee — August 3, 2026
Jones raised that e-bike rules and multi-use path design could unintentionally exclude wheelchair and mobility device users; she wants accessibility built into the inclusive-community objective and Creekside design.
City Council — June 1, 2026
The city's free, ADA-accessible shuttle for residents 65+ and people with disabilities launched June 1, helping seniors and disabled residents stay independent and reach appointments.
City Council — May 4, 2026
A new free, ADA-accessible shuttle launches June 1 for residents 65+, people with disabilities, and caregivers, funded with MORPC and federal Section 5310 grants.
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