Champaign County Public Hearing Notice
IL Paratransit Vehicle Grant Application for the Downstate Transit Investment Fund (DTIF)
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by: Champaign County Regional Planning Commission
ON: Tuesday, January 21st, 2014
AT: 5 PM
LOCATION: 520 Wabash Avenue, Rantoul, IL 61866 (Community Service Center Building)
IN: Community Room
For the purpose of considering a project for which financial assistance is being sought from the Illinois Department of Transportation, pursuant to the Illinois Department of Transportation's general authority to make such Grants, and which is generally described as follows:
A. Description of Project A large roll-stock and a small capital request based on demand for rural public transit within Champaign County consisting of: of 7 medium duty accessible vehicles (14-passenger buses with ADA lifts); and 5 work stations (computer, desk and chair). This project will be included in a Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program undertaken by the State of Illinois on behalf of Champaign County with State and Federal Funds.
B. Relocation: Relocation Assistance will not be required.
C. Environment: This project is being implemented to minimize environmental impact.
D. Comprehensive Planning: This project is in conformance with comprehensive transportation planning in the area.
E. Elderly and Disabled: All new equipment included in this project will meet ADA accessibility rules for the elderly and persons with disabilities.
At the hearing the Champaign County’s Regional Planning Commission will afford an opportunity for interested persons or agencies to be heard with respect to the social, economic and environmental aspects of the project. Interested persons may submit orally or in writing, evidence and recommendations with respect to said project.
A copy of the application for a state grant for the proposed project for the intended service area will be made available for public inspection at the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission offices in the Brookens Building (POD 100) at 1776 E. Washington Ave, Urbana, IL 61802.
These meetings are open to the public. The Champaign County Regional Planning Commission’s strives to provide an environment welcoming to all persons regardless of disability, race, gender, or religion. Please call (217.819.4100) or email (esierra@ccrpc.org) Eileen Sierra-Brown at 2 business days in advance if special accommodations and/or additional information are needed.
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