Public Notice
The Polk Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 9, 2026, during the TPO Board meeting at the Polk County Administration Building, Board Room, 330 W. Church St., Bartow. The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the hearing may be heard.
The hearing will address proposed amendments to the Adopted Trans- portation Improvement Program (TIP) for Fiscal Years 2025/26-2029/30 and the draft FY 2026/27-2027/28 Unified Planning Work Program (UP- WP). A 30 day public comment period is now open and will continue through April 9, 2026.
Written comments may be submitted by email to polktpo@polkfl.gov or by mail to: Polk TPO, P.O. Box 9005, Drawer TS05, Bartow, FL 338319005. Comments may also be provided in person at the public hearing before the Board takes action.
The TPO planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Any person or benefi- ciary who believes they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or family status may file a complaint in writing with the TPO at the address above.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with dis- abilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceed- ing should contact the Board of County Commissioners, Communica- tions Office located at 330 W. Church Street, Bartow by telephone (863)534-6490 not later than four days prior to the proceeding. If hear- ing impaired call: (TDD) (863) 534-7777 or 1-800-955-8771 or Voice im- paired call: 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service.
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