09/08/2026
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
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 Fiscal Year 2028 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 14 at 6:00pm before the (governing board) Yancey 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 Michael Harris on or before September 11, 2026, at telephone number 828-682-6144 or via email at [email protected].
The Community Transportation Program provides assistance to coordinate existing transportation programs operating in Yancey County as well as provides transportation options and services for the communities within this service area. These services are currently provided using eleven demand response vehicles, four of which are lift equipped. Services are rendered by the citizens of Yancey County.
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 141,484 $ 21,223 (15%)
5310 Operating (No State Match) $ 85,000 $ 42,500 (50%)
Combined Capital $ 61,416 $ 6,143 (10%)
Funding programs covered are 5311, 5310, 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities, 5307 (Small fixed route, regional, and consolidated urban-rural systems)
TOTAL $ 287,900 $ 69,866
Total Funding Requests Total Local Share
This application may be inspected at 600 Medical Campus Drive, Burnsville, NC 28714 from 07:30am – 4:30pm. Written comments should be directed to Michael Harris before September 11, 2026.
