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Orange County to accept $1.23 million in federal funds for Dial‑a‑Ride vehicle replacement and expansion
Summary
Committee approved acceptance of $1,231,830 in Federal 5311 capital funds to buy replacement and expansion cutaway vehicles for Dial‑a‑Ride services; state and local matches total $123,183 each and municipalities will provide the local share at no cost to the county.
The Orange County Physical Services Committee voted to accept and appropriate $1,231,830 in Federal Transit Administration 5311 capital funds to purchase replacement and expansion cutaway vehicles for Dial‑a‑Ride services operated in the county.
John J. Revella moved the measure and the committee approved it unanimously. Stacy Butler, Deputy Commissioner of Planning, said the county is the designated recipient for FTA funds in the planning area and explained the funding breakdown: the federal award is $1,231,830, the New York State match is $123,183 and the local share is $123,183, which municipalities and local operators will provide at no cost to Orange County. Butler also said the Planning Department will begin a countywide transit feasibility study by the end of the year to inform future service planning.
Why it matters: The funds will replace and expand transit vehicles used for dial‑a‑ride and paratransit services, affecting mobility options for residents who rely on demand‑response transportation.
