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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

 

Important – While the state or federal regulations do not require a public hearing, it can be conducted if required locally.

 

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Section 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 and applicable State funding, or combination thereof.

This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Macon County Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than October 2nd, 2026. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday September 8th, 2026 at 6:00 PM before the Macon County Board of Commissioners.

 

Those interested in attending the public hearing and needing either auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or a language translator should contact Darlene Asher, Transit Director on or before September 1st, 2026, at telephone number 828-349-2566 or via email at dasher@maconnc.org.

 

The Community Transportation Program provides assistance to coordinate existing transportation programs operating in Macon County as well as provides transportation options and services for the communities within this service area. These services are currently provided using Light Transit vehicles and lift-equipped vans. Services are rendered by Macon County Transit.

The total estimated amount requested for the period July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028.

NOTE: Local share amount is subject to State funding availability.

Project                                                  Total Amount                      Local Share
5311 Administrative                               $204,175                               $30,626.25 (15%)
5310 Operating (No State Match)          $270,000                               $135,000 (50%)
Combined Capital                                  $484,932                               $96,986 (20%)

 

Funding programs covered are 5311, 5310, 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities, 5307 (Small fixed route, regional, and consolidated urban-rural systems)                             

TOTAL                                                 $995,107                                  $ 262,612.25

                                                 Total Funding Requests                    Total Local Share

 

This application may be inspected at Macon County Transit, 36 Pannell Lane, Franklin, NC 28734 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM M-F. Written comments should be directed to Darlene Asher, Transit Director before September 1st, 2026.
End of Notice

 

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Our Mission:

 

The mission of Macon County Transit is to provide transportation services in an efficient, coordinated, cost effective manner that is responsive to the current needs of the residents of Macon County.

 

Our Services:

 

Macon County Transit may be able to take you to medical appointments, local shopping centers, work, Senior Center and other places. We have established routes throughout the County. Use the menu above or tap / click the links below to learn more about Macon County Transit and our services to the citizens of Macon County, North Carolina.

 

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Anyone requiring non-emergency transportation is eligible to ride Macon County Transit. Macon County Transit does not provide emergency medical transportation. As a department of Macon County we follow the County Holiday Schedule.

 

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TITLE VI Information:

 

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It is the policy of Macon County Transit, as a federal-aid recipient, to ensure that no person shall, on the ground of race, color, national origin, sex, Creed (Religion), age or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any of our programs and activities, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and all other related nondiscrimination laws and requirements.

 

For more information or to file a complaint you may contact us by mail, telephone, or email. Complaints must be filed in writing or in person no later than 180 days after the alleged act of discrimination occurred. You may download a complaint form below by tapping or clicking the link.

 

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Macon County Transit
36 Pannell Ln.
Franklin, NC 28734
828-349-2222

Email Address: transit@maconnc.org

 

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Additional Resources:

 

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MACON TRANSIT CONTACT INFORMATION

 

Name	Title	Phone
Darlene Asher	Macon County Tranisit Director	(828) 349-2566
Tommy Gilbert	Assistant Director	(828) 349-2569
Brooke Breedlove	Mobility Coordinator	(828) 349-2222
Melissa Kleman	Administrative Assistant	(828) 349-2222
Catherine Green	Dispatcher	(828) 349-2222
Leslie Day	Dispatcher	(828) 349-2222

OFFICE HOURS	PHYSICAL ADDRESS	MAILING ADDRESS
Monday-Friday* 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   *Our services follow the Macon County Holiday Schedule.	36 Pannell Lane Franklin, NC 28734 Phone: (828) 349-2222 Fax: (828) 349-2570	Macon County Transit Darlene Asher, Director 5 W. Main Street Franklin, NC 28734