PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Section 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 and applicable State funding, or combination thereof.

This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed FY2020 Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than November 2, 2018.  The public hearing will be held on October 15, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. before the Craven County Board of Commissioners.

Those interested in attending the public hearing and needing either auxiliary aids or services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or a language translator should contact CARTS on or before October 12, 2018, at telephone number (252) 636-4917 or via email at carts@cravencountync.gov.

The Community Transportation Program provides assistance to coordinate existing transportation programs operating in Craven, Jones, and Pamlico counties as well as provides transportation options and services for the communities within this service area.  These services are currently provided using a combination of demand response services, subscription routes, fixed routes, and ADA Complimentary Paratransit services.  Services are rendered by Craven Area Rural Transit System (CARTS).

The total estimated amount requested for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020

            Project                                     Total Amount                                      Local Share

Administrative                                    $332,021                                             $49,804                       (15%)

Operating (5311)                                $94,244                                               $47,122                       (50%)

Capital (Vehicles & Other)                 $184,500                                             $18,450                       (10%)

5310 Operating                                   $                                                          $                                  (%)

Other                                                   $                                                          $                                  (%)

TOTAL PROJECT                                 $610,765                                             $115,376

                                                            Total Funding Request                      Total Local Share

This application may be inspected at 2822 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. normal business days.  Written comments should be directed to CARTS Director before October 15, 2018.