Notice to Media

AHTD Announces Transportation Assistance Program

LITTLE ROCK (7-13) – New vehicles are available to community organizations that offer transportation services for the disabled or elderly through a program administered by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD), according to Dan Flowers, Director of the AHTD.

“Our Department has a long history of helping organizations provide transportation assistance for Arkansans,” Flowers said. “This program uses federal funds to provide vehicles to qualifying organizations. The federal funds pay for 80 percent of new vans or buses, while the sponsoring organization only has to pay 20 percent of the cost,” he noted.

Private nonprofit corporations and associations which transport persons for purposes such as meals, health services, and educational or recreational activities may apply for this program. Public entities may apply when a nonprofit corporation is not readily available in the area.

Organizations who would like to apply for this program may call (501) 569-2471 for an application. Applications are also available electronically by accessing the AHTD website at www.arkansashighways.com and clicking on the Publications button. To be considered, applications must be received no later than Wednesday, August 15, 2001.

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