(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Door–to–door transportation” means providing, through prearranged appointment, safe escort from a departure point, into and out of a transport vehicle and to the door of the destination. (c) “Low–income to moderate–income” means the household income of an individual does not exceed 400% of the poverty threshold […]
(a) There is a Maryland Senior Rides Program in the Administration. (b) The purpose of the Program is to encourage regional providers to provide door–to–door transportation for low–income to moderate–income seniors. (c) The Administration shall award grants to qualified Program applicants, as provided in § 7–1003 of this subtitle, for the operation of transportation services as specified in […]
The Administration shall: (1) Solicit grant applications from prospective Program applicants; (2) Award grants to qualified Program applicants; (3) Ensure that the grants awarded under item (2) of this section are distributed among Program applicants to provide door–to–door transportation in the following areas: (i) The Baltimore Metropolitan Area; (ii) The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area; (iii) Western Maryland; (iv) Southern Maryland; and (v) The […]
(a) The Administration shall consult with the Department of Aging when considering the eligibility of a Program applicant for a grant under § 7-1003 of this subtitle. (b) When awarding a grant under § 7-1003 of this subtitle, the Administration shall consider: (1) The ability of the Program applicant to provide door-to-door transportation to low-income to moderate-income seniors; […]
A Program participant that receives a grant under § 7-1003 of this subtitle shall submit to the Administration a written report annually, which shall include: (1) The number of riders and drivers participating in the Program; (2) The amount and source of matching funds used for grants awarded under § 7-1003 of this subtitle; (3) The nature of […]
