Public Notice
NARCOG Regional Transit Agency Proposed Program of Projects for Fiscal Year 2022
The North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments is applying to the Alabama Department of Transportation for an administration, operating, planning, 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 Lawrence County and Morgan County and to purchase goods and services needed to combat contaminations related to COVID-19. The service currently operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. All residents, including wheelchair users, must schedule service at least one day in advance, before 2:00 PM. Fares are $2.00 for 0 to 5.0 miles; $4.00 for 5.1 to 10.0 miles; $6.00 for 10.1 to 15.0 miles; $8.00 for 15.1 to 20.0 miles; $10.00 for over 20 miles and up to the extent of the NARCOG Transit service area. Fares for trips outside of the NARCOG Transit service area are calculated at $1.00 per mile, round trip, beginning at NARCOG Transit office, located at 401 2nd Ave SE, Decatur, AL, 35602. Trips outside the service area are generally restricted to medical or other charter exempt trips, and are limited to one stop. No service changes are planned for FY 2022.
The capital grant will also provide financial assistance to purchase no more than four wheelchair lift equipped vehicles, and COVID-19 relate and other non-vehicle capital items for the NARCOG Regional Transit Agency public transportation service during FY-2022.
Copies of the detailed service description and project budget may be obtained at NARCOG Transit, 401 2nd Ave SE, Decatur, weekdays between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
A public hearing will be held in each county within NARCOG Transit Service Area to receive public comments. The public hearing will be in the open house format where people can come and go at any time during the hour to ensure social distance is maintained. Following are the details about each public hearing:
· Sparkman Civic Center, 406 Nance Ford Rd SW, Hartselle, AL 35640
Monday, June 14, 2021 at 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
· Rudy McCarley Community Center (Old Train Depot) in the Town of Courtland
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
If there are any questions or comments or if information is needed in another language or alternative formats, contact:
Falguni Patel, Transportation Director,
NARCOG
256-355-4515 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NARCOG does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sexual orientation
NARCOG Board meetings are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:00am. All meetings are held in the Board Room of the main office located at 216 Jackson Street SE in Decatur.
June 23, 2021 - Next Board Meeting
