Public Notices for Public Transportation Programs
Public Notice Policy
Tompkins County applies for public transportation grants from the Federal Transit Administration, New York State Department of Transportation, and other agencies. Public Notices are published on this website for public transportation programs including grant applications, plans, and how the County complies with applicable Federal and State requirements.
Comments on the proposed projects are invited from the general public, private bus and taxi companies, other public transportation providers and human service agencies. Interested parties may comment on the project or obtain more details about the project by contacting: Dwight Mengel, Chief Transportation Planner Tompkins County Department of Social Services 320 W. State St, Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 274-5605 voice, 274-5666 fax dwight.mengel@dfa.state.ny.us Current Public NoticesTompkins County Public Notice: May 30, 2020
2020 Federal Transit Application (Section 5307 Urban Formula Program) Tompkins County is applying for federal financial assistance for Gadabout Transportation Services, Inc. (Gadabout), Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. (TCAT), and the County, to provide public transportation service: fixed-route bus service, demand-responsive service, and mobility management for 2020.
Tompkins County’s request for federal financial assistance is for the following purposes: 
The project is expected to be financed by FTA Section 5307 Urban Formula Program, including Federal CARES Act Section 5307 funding, with additional funds to be provided from New York State transit operating assistance and capital match; TCAT and other Local funds. The total federal share for operating, planning and capital projects is expected to be $ 11,424,589.
Comments on the proposed project are invited from the general public, private bus and taxi companies, other public transportation providers and human service agencies. Interested parties may comment on the project or obtain more details about the project by writing to: Dwight Mengel, Chief Transportation Planner Tompkins County Dept. of Social Services 320 W. Martin Luther King Jr./ State Street Ithaca, NY 14850 607-274-5605, 607-274-5666 (fax) Email: Dwight.Mengel@dfa.state.ny.us Human service agencies that receive assistance from other Federal agencies for non-emergency transportation services are encouraged to participate and coordinate with the provider in the planning, design and delivery of transportation services. Agencies may obtain copies of the service description and submit proposals for service coordination. Private bus and taxi operators may request copies of the project service description from the above person and may submit comments on the service as described. If you wish to comment on any aspect of the proposed project, submit a proposal, a request for service coordination, or request a public hearing on this project, you must make your interest known in writing within fifteen calendar days of the date of this publication and provide your comments within fifteen calendar days of your receipt of the project service description. Your requests or comments must be forwarded to the above person. |
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Notices are published in the Ithaca Journal, distributed through the Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County Listserve and on this website. |