Gahanna Committee of the Whole to Review Federal Transit Grant for Senior and Disability Mobility
A proposed resolution before the Committee of the Whole would authorize an application to MORPC for regional Section 5310 transit funding ahead of an Oct. 30 deadline.
On Monday, Oct. 26, Gahanna's Committee of the Whole is scheduled to review a resolution to apply to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 funding under the Enhanced Mobility for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities Program.
The committee is set to convene at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Gahanna Civic Center. Listed under items from the Department of Parks & Recreation, the legislation authorizes the mayor to apply to MORPC for Section 5310 funding. Mayor Laurie Jadwin was sworn into office in January 2020 as the city's chief executive.
The City of Gahanna's Gohanna shuttle service provides free curb-to-curb transportation for older adults and residents with disabilities.
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Gahanna previously announced the launch of its free Gohanna curb-to-curb shuttle service on May 26 and began operating on June 1 with SHARE Mobility to help eligible residents get where they need to go safely, conveniently, and independently. Under city guidelines, eligible riders include Gahanna residents age 65 and older, Gahanna residents with disabilities, and caregivers accompanying eligible riders based on availability.
Passengers can download the SHARE Mobility app or call (833) 742-7333 to book rides, with service hours running Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. The shuttle permits riders to travel throughout the city and to select nearby stops, including Meijer on North Hamilton Road, OhioHealth Emergency Care New Albany, OhioHealth Urgent Care on East Dublin-Granville Road, and Ohio State Outpatient Care. The shuttle helps make getting there easier for local residents traveling to appointments and daily errands. City notices emphasize that rides are completely free for eligible residents thanks to funding support from MORPC and the FTA Section 5310 program.
Gohanna vehicles comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards and can accommodate wheelchairs, walkers and mobility devices. Shuttles arrive within a 15-minute pickup window and may pick up additional passengers along shared trip routes. Passengers may also bring groceries or medical equipment aboard, provided items can be safely secured without blocking vehicle aisles or seating. Shuttles do not wait during medical or personal appointments, requiring riders to schedule return trips separately.
Regional transit planning under the program includes Delaware and Franklin County goals from the Regional Mobility Plan for the Columbus urbanized area. Through the program, MORPC provides capital and operating grants to local governments, transit providers and non-profit organizations to expand transportation options for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Federal guidelines require counties to maintain a coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan, which is updated every four years to identify transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults, and people with low incomes.
For the 2026 funding cycle, a mandatory virtual workshop was held on Sept. 30 at 12 p.m. For the 2026 cycle, MORPC is offering $1,905,653 in federal transit funding, with 10 percent set aside for program administration. Regional Section 5310 grant applications remain open until Oct. 30 at 5 p.m.
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Mayor Laurie Jadwin was sworn into office in January 2020 as the city's chief executive.
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The Mayor is popularly elected by the citizens of Gahanna and serves a four-year term. As the Chief Executive Officer of the City the Mayor is responsible for the management of the City and for ensuring that all laws and ordinances are enforced. As part of the duties of Mayor appoints directors to each of the City’s departments, which are then responsible to administer the day-to-day operations for the City.Mayor Laurie Jadwin was sworn into office on January 2, 2020.
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On Monday, Oct. 26, Gahanna's Committee of the Whole is scheduled to review a resolution to apply to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 funding under the Enhanced Mobility for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities Program.
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On Monday, Oct. 26, Gahanna's Committee of the Whole is scheduled to review a resolution to apply to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 funding under the Enhanced Mobility for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities Program.
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RES-0052-2026 · A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE MID-OHIO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (MORPC) FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) SECTION 5310 FUNDING UNDER THE ENHANCED MOBILITY FOR OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM
The committee is set to convene at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Gahanna Civic Center.
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Listed under items from the Department of Parks & Recreation, the legislation authorizes the mayor to apply to MORPC for Section 5310 funding.
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· ITEMS FROM DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION: RES-0052-2026 · A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE MID-OHIO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (MORPC) FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) SECTION 5310 FUNDING UNDER THE ENHANCED MOBILITY FOR OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM
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Gahanna previously announced the launch of its free Gohanna curb-to-curb shuttle service on May 26 and began operating on June 1 with SHARE Mobility to help eligible residents get where they need to go safely, conveniently, and independently.
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Gahanna previously announced the launch of its free Gohanna curb-to-curb shuttle service on May 26 and began operating on June 1 with SHARE Mobility to help eligible residents get where they need to go safely, conveniently, and independently.
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Starting Monday, June 1, the City of Gahanna is launching Gohanna - a free*, ADA-accessible shuttle service designed to help eligible residents get where they need to go safely, conveniently, and independently.
Gahanna previously announced the launch of its free Gohanna curb-to-curb shuttle service on May 26 and began operating on June 1 with SHARE Mobility to help eligible residents get where they need to go safely, conveniently, and independently.
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Download the SHARE Mobility for Riders app
Under city guidelines, eligible riders include Gahanna residents age 65 and older, Gahanna residents with disabilities, and caregivers accompanying eligible riders based on availability.
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Eligible Riders Include: Gahanna residents age 65 and older Gahanna residents with disabilities Caregivers accompanying eligible riders (based on availability)
Passengers can download the SHARE Mobility app or call (833) 742-7333 to book rides, with service hours running Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m..
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Download the SHARE Mobility for Riders app (information below) or call (833) 742-7333.
Passengers can download the SHARE Mobility app or call (833) 742-7333 to book rides, with service hours running Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m..
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Service Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The shuttle permits riders to travel throughout the city and to select nearby stops, including Meijer on North Hamilton Road, OhioHealth Emergency Care New Albany, OhioHealth Urgent Care on East Dublin-Granville Road, and Ohio State Outpatient Care.
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Travel anywhere within Gahanna, plus select nearby destinations, including:
The shuttle permits riders to travel throughout the city and to select nearby stops, including Meijer on North Hamilton Road, OhioHealth Emergency Care New Albany, OhioHealth Urgent Care on East Dublin-Granville Road, and Ohio State Outpatient Care.
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Meijer - 5050 N. Hamilton Rd.
The shuttle permits riders to travel throughout the city and to select nearby stops, including Meijer on North Hamilton Road, OhioHealth Emergency Care New Albany, OhioHealth Urgent Care on East Dublin-Granville Road, and Ohio State Outpatient Care.
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OhioHealth Emergency Care New Albany - 5868 N. Hamilton Rd.
The shuttle permits riders to travel throughout the city and to select nearby stops, including Meijer on North Hamilton Road, OhioHealth Emergency Care New Albany, OhioHealth Urgent Care on East Dublin-Granville Road, and Ohio State Outpatient Care.
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OhioHealth Urgent Care New Albany - 5150 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.
The shuttle permits riders to travel throughout the city and to select nearby stops, including Meijer on North Hamilton Road, OhioHealth Emergency Care New Albany, OhioHealth Urgent Care on East Dublin-Granville Road, and Ohio State Outpatient Care.
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Ohio State Advanced Urgent/ Outpatient Care New Albany - 6100 N. Hamilton Rd.
The shuttle helps make getting there easier for local residents traveling to appointments and daily errands.
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From everyday errands to important appointments, GoHanna helps make getting there easier.
City notices emphasize that rides are completely free for eligible residents thanks to funding support from MORPC and the FTA Section 5310 program.
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*Thanks to funding support from MORPC and the Federal Transit Administration's Section 5310 Grant Program, rides are completely FREE for eligible residents.
Gohanna vehicles comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards and can accommodate wheelchairs, walkers and mobility devices.
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Yes. Gohanna vehicles are ADA accessible and can accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices.
Shuttles arrive within a 15-minute pickup window and may pick up additional passengers along shared trip routes.
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The shuttle will arrive within a 15-minute window of one's pickup time and may pick up other riders during one's trip.
Passengers may also bring groceries or medical equipment aboard, provided items can be safely secured without blocking vehicle aisles or seating.
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Can I bring groceries or medical equipment?Yes, as long as items can be safely secured and do not block aisles or seating.
Shuttles do not wait during medical or personal appointments, requiring riders to schedule return trips separately.
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Will the shuttle wait during my appointment?No. Return rides should be scheduled separately.
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Regional transit planning under the program includes Delaware and Franklin County goals from the Regional Mobility Plan for the Columbus urbanized area.
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It includes the Delaware and Franklin County goals and strategies from the Regional Mobility Plan (RMP) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)’s Section 5310 funding program for the Columbus, Ohio Urbanized Area (UZA).
Through the program, MORPC provides capital and operating grants to local governments, transit providers and non-profit organizations to expand transportation options for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
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Through this program, MORPC provides capital and operating grants for public transportation services to meet the mobility needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities. Those eligible for funding include private non-profit organizations, state and local governments, and operators of public transportation services.The goal of the Section 5310 program is to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation services and expanding transportation and mobility options.
Federal guidelines require counties to maintain a coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan, which is updated every four years to identify transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults, and people with low incomes.
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Coordinated plans are required by the Federal Transit Administration in order for counties to be eligible for funding under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Section 5310.
Federal guidelines require counties to maintain a coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan, which is updated every four years to identify transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults, and people with low incomes.
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A coordinated plan must be a locally developed, coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan. They are updated every four years and are required to involve input from public, private, and non-profit transportation and human services providers, and members of the public.The plans are required to identify transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults, and people with low incomes.
For the 2026 funding cycle, a mandatory virtual workshop was held on Sept. 30 at 12 p.m.
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Funding Amounts5310 (2026) – $1,905,653**Note: 10% will be set aside for program administration.A mandatory, virtual workshop was held on September 30, 2026, at 12 p.m.
For the 2026 cycle, MORPC is offering $1,905,653 in federal transit funding, with 10 percent set aside for program administration.
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Funding Amounts5310 (2026) – $1,905,653**Note: 10% will be set aside for program administration.
Regional Section 5310 grant applications remain open until Oct. 30 at 5 p.m.
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The application will be open until October 30, 2026, at 5 p.m.