December and January are always slower months for CATS due to the winter weather. In hazardous weather, we will provide limited services for dialysis and chemo clients, only if we are able to get to them safely. Safety is and will continue to be our number one goal for our drivers and our clients. A huge thanks to our dedicated drivers, emergency staff, road crew, police, etc. in all counties who continue to show up and serve through inclement weather!!
The electronic gate and fencing are now complete and are being utilized at Central Office in Marion County. This is a nice addition to the property, and it adds a sense of security for agency vehicles that are housed in the parking lot.
CATS is still waiting for approval from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the RFP for renovations of the new building purchased at 971 Frost Avenue in Nelson County. As soon as this is approved, we will get it publicized. Currently, the building is not being occupied, but it is housing our vehicles.
CATS is currently working on the RFP for FY 27-29 III-B Senior Transportation and will have it complete before the deadline.
The Department of Transportation grant applications are now open. CATS will be submitting applications for 5310,5339, and 5311. 5311 is a grant for rural areas. 5310 is a grant for seniors and individuals with disabilities and 5339 is a grant for buses and bus facilities. The deadline for these grant applications is April 1st.
CATS will hold their annual Public Hearing this year on Wednesday, February 25th in the CATS Conference Room at the Central Office in Lebanon at 1 pm EST. This meeting is held to discuss the transportation needs of our counties and is advertised to the public. We encourage anyone who is interested in public transportation to attend. Surveys are sent out to clients and Stakeholders in all counties before the meeting so that we can discuss the needs identified in the surveys.
As always, a huge thank you to the CKCATS staff for their hard work! If you or anyone you know would like to join the staff at CKCATS, please go to careers@ckcac.org or apply directly with the link below:
https://centralkentuckycommunityactioncouncilinc.applytojob.com/apply