Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Public Hearing Notice

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Public Hearing Notice The Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority (PARTA) will participate with Akron Metropolitan Regional Transportation Authority (METRO), Stark Area Regional Transportation Authority (SARTA), and the Akron-Canton Airport to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 30 at 10 AM. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss upcoming federally funded projects that may have the opportunity for DBE and/or small business participation. However, DBE goals will not be discussed as the U.S. Department of Transportation's Interim Final Rule (IFR) issued on October 3, 2025, temporarily suspends goal setting and counting of participation toward goals. This year's meeting will be held virtually via Zoom video conferencing. Pre-register before June 29 to receive the Zoom link for this meeting by emailing PARTA Director of Finance Rebecca Schrader at: schrader.r38@ partaonline.org. June 16, 23 2026 LWOO0532710