Public Notice Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transit Authority (LCRTA) is applying for funding assistance under Title 49 U.S.C. Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act pertaining to rural areas. Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transit Authority (LCRTA) will 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. Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transit Authority (LCRTA) 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. Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transit Authority (LCRTA) also solicits comments and concerns from the general population on local rural public transportation services. Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transit Authority (LCRTA) 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: Commission Chairman/Mayor/Chief Executive of Applicant Organization: Charles Coffey , Commission Chair Address/City/State/Zip Code of Applicant: 228 West Lamar Street Americus, GA 31709 Phone Number of Applicant: (706)660-5372 If no response is received within the fifteen (15) days, Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transit Authority (LCRTA) will proceed with the application to the Georgia Department of Transportation. IPL0268648 Aug 31 2025