Public Notice The River Valley Regional Commission is applying for funding assistance under Title 49 U.S.C. Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act pertaining to rural areas. The River Valley Regional Commission will contract with local transportation providers to offer general public transportation to all citizens of the service area for any worthwhile purpose, including but not limited to shopping, medical treatment, social services, and other purposes. The River Valley Regional Commission solicits private sector input and participation to assure that private for-profit transportation operators have a fair and timely opportunity to participate in the development of this program. The River Valley Regional Commission also solicits comments and concerns from the general population on local rural public transportation services. The River Valley Regional Commission also solicits comments and concerns from the elderly, low-income, and disabled population and their representatives to assure that issues relating to the disabled are addressed in the service design proposed during the planning process. Interested persons are invited to request that a public hearing be held to discuss the services being offered or development of the application. Written comments, requests for a public hearing and/or written notice of intent by private for- profit transportation operators to provide or participate in any or all of the above services should be submitted no later than fifteen (15) days from the date of this publication to: Jim Livingston, Executive Director, River Valley Regional Commission 710 Front Avenue, Suite A Columbus, GA 31901 (706)256-2910 If no response is received within the fifteen (15) days, The River Valley Regional Commission will proceed with the application to the Georgia Department of Transportation. IPL0261502 Aug 10 2025