Public hearing for Section 5310 grant application for paratransit vehicles.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
RE: APPLICATION FOR FFY2026_SFY2027 SECTION 5310
CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT
All interested parties within Palm Beach County are hereby advised that the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners (BCC) is applying to the Florida Department of Transportation for a capital grant under Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Act of 1991, as amended, for the purchase of replacement paratransit vehicles to be used for the provision of paratransit services within Palm Beach County.
This notice is to provide an opportunity for a Public Hearing for this project. This public notice is to ensure that this project and the contemplated services will not duplicate current or proposed services provided by existing transit or paratransit operators in the area.
A Public Hearing has been scheduled for the purpose of receiving comments regarding these projects. The Public Hearing will be held as follows:

DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Jane Thompson Memorial Chambers
6th Floor, Robert Weisman Governmental Center
301 North Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

A. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECTS
Please Note: The following Proposed Program of Projects for the application of Section 5310 funds will be the final application for this program unless amended by the BCC on March 10, 2026.

CAPITAL ASSISTANCE
FFY2026_SFY2027 Section 5310 Grant Application Summary of Projects
1) Purchase 11 Paratransit Vehicles
Section 5310 Grant Contribution       $1,133,693
FDOT Share                          $141,712
Local Share                          $141,712
Total FFY2026_SFY2027 Section 5310 $1,417,117

At the hearing, the BCC will afford the opportunity for interested parties or agencies to be heard with respect to the social economic and environmental aspects of the projects including requirements under the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and other applicable Federal Environmental Statues and consistency with the goals of local urban planning. Interested persons may submit orally or in writing evidence and recommendations with respect to said projects.
Florida Law and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Prohibits Discrimination in Public accommodation on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or of marital status. Persons believing, they have been discriminated against on these conditions may file a complaint with the Florida Commission on Human Relations at 850-488-7082 or 800-342-8170 (voice messaging).
Written comments will be received at Palm-Comments@pbcgov.org or at Palm Tran, 100 N. Congress Avenue, Delray Beach FL 33445, until Friday March 6, 2026. Voice comments will be accepted at 561-841-4360 until 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026.
A draft copy of the Project Application will be available for public inspection at the Palm Tran offices located at 100 N. Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33445
To request information in a language other than English, or to request assistance for individuals with disabilities please contact the comment line at: 561-841-4360.
Para solicitar informacin en idiomas distintos al ingls, si requiere un intrprete en la audiencia pblica, o para solicitar asistencia para una persona con discapacidades, por favor djenos un mensaje en el (561) 841-4360, o nos puede contactar en
palm-comments@pbcgov.org
Pou mande enfmasyon sa a nan yon lang ki pa angle, oswa si ou bezwen akomodasyon espesyal anba Lwa sou Ameriken ak Andikap tanpri kontakte liy kmant a nan: 561-841-4360 oswa palm-comments@pbcgov.org
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