Madison County Commission is applying to the Alabama Department of Transportation for an administrative, operating and capital assistance grant under 49 U.S.C. Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Laws, as codified. The operating grant will provide financial assistance for public transportation service for the residents of rural Madison County during FY2018.
The service currently operates Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and on Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. except on County holidays; all residents, including wheelchair users, must schedule service by 3:00 p.m. for the next day. Fares are $9.00 per round trip and $7.00 per one-way trip. There are no planned service changes.
The capital grant will also provide financial assistance to purchase two wheelchair lift-equipped light transit vehicles for the Madison County’s public transportation service during FY2018.
Copies of the detailed service description and project budget may be obtained at the transit system office, 819 Cook Avenue, Huntsville, between 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
A public hearing will be held on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Charles Stone Building, Room 122, 819 Cook Avenue, Huntsville for public comment.
If there are questions or comments or if information is needed in another language or alternative formats, contact:
Una audiencia pública se llevará a cabo el lunes 15 de mayo de, 2017 a 10 a.m. en el Edificio de Charles Stone, Sala 122, 819 de Cook Avenue, Huntsville para comentarios del público.
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