Official notice

Official notice
NJ TRANSIT Corporation administers the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities grant program in New Jersey under U.S. Code Section 5310. The purpose of this program is to improve the mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities by providing them with financial assistance through programs planned, designed, and implemented to meet the transportation needs of these populations.
This year, NJ TRANSIT will accept applications for the 2025 federal fiscal year. Organizations can apply for grants to implement maintenance, mobility management, and capital transportation projects.
Below is the exact date when applications will be available for S-RIDES.
NJ TRANSIT WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM ORGANIZATIONS WISHING TO PARTICIPATE AS FOLLOWS:
• Federal Fiscal Year 2025: Applications for the S5310 program will open on January 12, 2026 (until 5:00 p.m. on February 27, 2026)
Please note that all FTA projects must meet the financial criteria. Applicants must demonstrate the following compliance level: service projects – 50% compliance level, mobility management projects – 20% compliance level, and capital projects – 20% compliance level (subject to available funding).
To be selected, your organization must be an active participant in the coordinated planning process for passenger transportation services. Information about this process is provided in the application.
Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. If your application is selected for inclusion in the statewide grant program and the FTA approves the grant, NJ TRANSIT will enter into a contract with the approved participants for the purposes specified in your application.
To complete a grant application, representatives of all participating organizations should visit the website:
http://s-rides.njtransit.com.
There you will find an application cover letter, application instructions, and a state program management plan, which describes the purpose of the grant program and NJ TRANSIT's principles for administering it. NJ TRANSIT also invites public comment on the current state program management plan, which has been updated to meet this year's program requirements. We welcome your comments.
If you have any questions or comments, please call (973) 4918891 or email us at [email protected].
NOTICE TO BENEFICIARIES OF SECTION VI
NJ TRANSIT operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Any person who believes himself or herself to be a victim of discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin, or who wishes to obtain additional information about NJ TRANSIT's obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, may contact NJ TRANSIT Customer Service at 973-275-5555. A complaint or inquiry may also be submitted by writing to NJ TRANSIT Customer Service - Title VI, 2 Gateway, 283-299 Market Street, Newark, NJ 07102. The complaint must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discrimination.