In 2000, 10 years after Congress approved the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Alameda County voters renewed the county's commitment to improve mobility for all. The reauthorized Measure B increased the percentage of net revenue for transportation for older adults and people with disabilities (Special Transportation or Paratransit) from 1.5 to 10.45 percent. These revenues fund operations for ADA-mandated services and city paratransit programs. The revenues also fund a competitive discretionary grant program which funds projects and programs intended to reduce the differences in special transportation services available to individuals in different geographic areas of Alameda County and to address gaps in the transportation system.

In 2014, the passage of Measure BB further augmented funding to local cities and paratransit providers to continue transportation services through 2045.

Alameda CTC’s Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee (PAPCO), an all-consumer community advisory committee, provides recommendations to the Commission for items related to Paratransit funding, including the discretionary grant program.

PAPCO is supported by the Paratransit Technical Advisory Committee (ParaTAC). Both Committees meet periodically throughout the year. To view a list of upcoming PAPCO and ParaTAC meetings, go to Alameda CTC's meeting calendar.