Tampa, FL – HART is holding a public hearing on Thursday, June 24 from 4 – 6 p.m. at the HART Administrative Office located at 1201 E. 7th Avenue in Ybor.  The purpose of the hearing is to provide the opportunity to individuals and/or groups to present their views and comments regarding HART’s proposed application for federal transit Urbanized Area Formula funds.

HART will be receiving $11,292,288 in federal funds for fiscal year 2010.  The funds will be used to fund capital and operating projects, including: capital leases, preventative maintenance, acquisition of vehicles, equipment, information system upgrades, facility improvements, transit enhancement projects, passenger amenities, ADA operations, planning activities, security projects, and project administration. 

HART’s ad valorem funds, which HART receives mostly from property taxes, will be used to match the planning projects, which require a 20 percent local match.

For a breakdown on how HART proposes to use the federal funds go to www.goHART.org for more information about HART and HART’s initiatives.

Meeting accommodations: The public hearing is wheelchair accessible.  Please contact HART if you require the information in an accessible format or other special accommodations.  If you cannot attend the hearing, HART welcomes all comments on or before Thursday, July 9.  Send the comments to the HART Administrative Office listed above or call the Planning Department at (813) 223-6831.