Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency - Notice of Public Hearing

Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency - Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing for HIRTA will be held via ZOOM at 9:00 am on 04/23/26. The purpose of this hearing is to discuss an application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY27 financial assistance. HIRTA will request the following financial assistance: *State transit assistance of approximately $552,359 for operation support. *Federal transit assistance of approximately $687,891 for operation support. Federal statewide transit assistance support for capital equipment purchases. Which, if approved, will be matched with local dollars at 15%. *Purchase 4 ADA Ford Transits with surveillance for replacement – approximately $565,600 Total Cost, $480,760 Federal Funds. These projects will not have a significant detrimental environmental effect on the area, and no persons or businesses will be displaced by these activities. The projects are in conformance with the statewide Transit Improvement Program. Any interested person or agency is invited to attend this hearing and to speak for or against this application for funding. Zoom info available at www.ridehirta.com/board 4/23/26 agenda. Written comments will be through the date and time of the hearing specified above. These should be sent to HIRTA, Attention: Julia Castillo, 2824 104th St., Urbandale, IA 50322 or emailed to: info@ridehirta.com This meeting is open to the public and any one requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate may contact HIRTA (515) 309-9283 at least two days prior to the hearing. March 27 2026 LIOW0483981