Public Notice
The Polk Transportation Planning Organization( TPO) has scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, June 11, 2026, during the TPO Board meeting at the Polk County Administration Building, Board Room, 330 W. Church St., Bartow, FL. 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 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) for Fiscal Years 2025/26-2029/30 and the draft TIP for Fiscal Years 2026/27-2030/31. A 30-day public comment period is now open and will continue through June 11, 2026.
Written comments or to request a copy of the draft TIP may be submitted by email to polktpo@polkfl.gov or by mail to: Polk TPO, P.O. Box 9005, Drawer TS05, Bartow, FL 33831-9005. 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 beneficiary 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 to the TPO at the address above.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Board of County Commissioners, Communications Office located at 330 W. Church St., Bartow by telephone (863) 534-6490 not later than four days prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, call: (TDD) (863) 534-7777 or 1-800-955-8771 or voice impaired, call: 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service.
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