Public Notice
All interested parties within Pasco County are hereby advised that Pasco County Public Transportation (GoPasco) is applying to the Florida Department of Transportation for a capital grant under Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Act of 1991, as amended, for the purchase of three (3) cutaway paratransit vehicles costing approximately $675,000 to be used for the provision of public transit services within Pasco County.

This notice is to provide an opportunity for a Public Hearing for this project. This public notice is to ensure that this project and the contemplated services will not duplicate current or proposed services provided by existing transit or paratransit operators in the area.

This hearing will be conducted if and only if a written request for the hearing is received by March 20, 2026.

Requests for a hearing must be addressed to GoPasco, 8620 Galen Wilson Blvd, Port Richey, FL 34668 and a copy sent to Chris Leffert, FDOT District 7 Office, 11201 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612.

All public notices must include the following language:
Florida Law and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Prohibits Discrimination in Public accommodation on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, income or of marital status.

Persons believing they have been discriminated against on these conditions may file a complaint with the Florida Commission on Human Relations at 850-488-7082 or 800-342-8170 (voice messaging).

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