Organizations helping people with transportation challenges in Door and Kewaunee Counties will get some much-needed funding in 2021. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will distribute $3,799,860 to 57 public and non-profit agencies that provide transportation to seniors, those with physical challenges and those who have no other way of getting around. Door Tran in Sturgeon Bay received nearly $146,833 through the 5310 grant program in 2020. Executive Director Nikki Voight says that helps those who depend on taxi service and military veterans.
Eastshore Industries, Incorporated of Algoma employs those with disabilities. It received $56,800 dollars in 2020 to replace a transit van. CEO Tracy Nelson says this year's funding will add a handicapped-accessible van that will seat more people and help clients to better live on their own.
5310 grant funds also help non-profit transit providers cover day-to-day operational costs.
