Public Notice: 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 Lenoir County Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than October 3, 2025. The public hearing will be held on August 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM before the Lenoir 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 Kim Webb on or before August 15, 2024 at telephone number (252) 559-6457 or via email at kim.webb@lenoircountync.gov

The Community Transportation Program provides assistance to coordinate existing transportation programs operating in Lenoir County as well as provides transportation options and services for the communities within this service area.  These services are currently provided using Demand Response and Subscriptions.  Lenoir County Transit renders services.

The total estimated amount requested for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

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

Project

Total Amount

Local Share

Administrative

$295,990

$44,399

(15%)

Capital (Vehicles & Other)

$130,500

$13,050

(10%)

TOTAL PROJECT

$426,490

$57,449

Total Funding Request

Total Local Share

This application may be inspected at Lenoir County Transit, 201 E. King St., Kinston, NC 28501 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  Written comments should be directed to Kim Webb before August 15, 2025.