Officials from the Marshall County Council on Aging are looking to apply for public transit funds through the Indiana Department of Transportation.
Culver Town Council Considers Donation to Marshall County Council on Aging
The Marshall County Council on Aging is stepping up efforts to gather funds for transportation services for the county’s veterans, disabled, and older population.
Jackie Wright from the Marshall County Council on Aging explained to the Culver Town Council members Tuesday night that the organization wants to meet the growing needs of the public and more funding can help expand routes and possibly add another route to service community members. She said that they had over 600 denials last year as not all requests could be handled due to availability.
Marshall County Council on Aging to Apply for Two Vehicles
The Marshall County Council on Aging is looking to apply for a grant to purchase two new vehicles to update the fleet.
Executive Director Jackie Wright presented information to the Marshall County Commissioners this week asking to apply for $172,363 for two low-floor mini vans and equipment with a local match of $14,800. She noted that the grant match money will consist of donations, Older Americans Act dollars, United Way funds, local government entity budgeted dollars and Marshall County Community Foundation funds. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners to Discuss Several Items in Today’s Meeting
The Marshall County Commissioners will consider a change order request from USI Consultants’ Bart Trester when they meet today. Trester oversees the 7th Road project and the roundabout project on North Michigan Road in Plymouth. Trester indicated earlier this month that crews are waiting for word from the state to move ahead, barring any more issues with the HMX mix design. The mix of aggregate and asphalt binder is causing buckling pavement in other locations across the state. Crews are awaiting final approval of the combination to install the mix.
Requests Increase for Transportation at Marshall County Council on Aging
The Marshall County Council on Aging continues to cater to more and more patrons with transportation needs.
Executive Director Jackie Wright gave the Marshall County Commissioners an annual report this week and said they have been turning down requests for transportation as they aren’t able to accommodate all of the requests. About 60 denials were given in each quarter in 2014. She explained driver and vehicle availability and hours in the operation day were the main reasons why those requests were denied. The agency has nine vehicles with 15 drivers.
