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Governor Doyle approves $965,185 for Specialized Public
Transportation Projects, including Door County.

January 27, 2010 - - Governor Jim Doyle has approved grants totaling $965,185 for projects that will enhance local transportation options for citizens with disabilities. The grants will support new public transportation services and alternatives beyond the ADA requirements for individuals with disabilities, and will promote coordination between specialized and public transportation statewide. 
 
United Way of Door County, on behalf of Door-Tran Inc., and the Door County Transportation Consortium, is one of the grant recipients.  They will receive up to $86,735 in 2010 to continue a full-time Mobility Manager, operate an affordable transportation voucher program and hire a part-time program assistant to assist with program and service expansions.
 
“New Freedom provides more transportation options than those otherwise available to individuals with disabilities,” said Governor Doyle.  “Those of us who are not disabled often take our mobility for granted. People with disabilities should have equal access to work, appointments and the full range of local activities.”
 
New Freedom program grants, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, provides 50 percent to 80 percent of project costs, depending on whether the request is for capital or operating expenses.
 
For more information on the Door-Tran, Inc and the Door County Transportation Consortium please call Pam Busch at (920) 743-9999 or (877) 330-6333.