Public Hearing Notice | Pitt Area Transit System

Important – While the state or federal regulations do not require a public hearing, it can be conducted if required locally.

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 Pitt Area Transit System’s Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than October 2, 2026. The public hearing will be held on September 14th  at 6:00 PM before the (governing board) Pitt County Board of Commissioners. 

Those interested in attending the public hearing and needing either auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or a language translator should contact Kimberly Hines on or before September 10th, at telephone number 252-902-2961 or via email at Kimberly.hines@pittycpuntync.gov

The Community Transportation Program provides assistance to coordinate existing transportation programs operating in Pitt County as well as provides transportation options and services for the communities within this service area. These services are currently provided using Light Transit Vehicles, Vans and Lifted Equipped Vehicles. Services are rendered by Pitt Area Transit System.

The total estimated amount requested for the period July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028.

NOTE: Local share amount is subject to State funding availability.

Project                                                      Total Amount        Local Share
5311 Administrative                                   $ 256,751            $ 38,513 (15%)
5310 Operating (No State Match)            $ 200,000            $ 100,000 (50%)
Combined Capital                                  $ 1,180,740          $ 118,074 (10%) 

Funding programs covered are 5311, 5310, 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities, 5307 (Small fixed route, regional, and consolidated urban-rural systems)                                              

TOTAL                                                         $ 1,637,491                                $ 256,567
                                                                    Total Funding Requests             Total Local Share

This application may be inspected at Pitt Area Transit Systems Office from 9:30AM to 4:00PM. Written comments should be directed to Kevin Wallace before September 10, 2026. 

End of Notice 

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