NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING & COMMUNITY MEETINGS
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING AUTHORITY (COTPA)
SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON PROPOSED SERVICE CHANGES ON ROUTES 008 AND 009
AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUNDAY BUS SERVICE
The Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) hereby provides notice of a Public Hearing and two Community Meetings in order to receive comments on proposed bus service modifications and fare changes planned for implementation January 27, 2019. Proposed changes include:
Modifying Route 008 to serve Douglas to NW 3 then from NW 3 to Virginia Ave and continue its normal route for both inbound and outbound directions. Route 008 will no longer serve Linwood Blvd.
Modifying Route 009 to serve General Pershing to May then May to Reno for both inbound and outbound directions. Route 009 will no longer serve Villa from General Pershing to Reno or Reno from Villa to May.
Adding regularly scheduled bus service on Sundays for routes 002, 003, 005, 007, 008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 016, 022, 023, 038, 040, and 050.
Adding existing EMBARK Plus ADA service on Sunday.
Based on input gathered at the meetings and hearing, the COTPA Board of Trustees will act on these changes in December and implementation would occur on January 27, 2019. All comments (written or oral) received during these events will be considered when evaluating the proposals. The full schedule is listed below.
Community Meetings
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 – 5:30 p.m.
Downtown Transit Center – 420 NW 5 St., OKC, OK 73102
Most Routes
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 – 5:30 p.m.
Downtown Transit Center – 420 NW 5 St., OKC, OK 73102
Most Routes
Public Hearing
Friday, November 2, 2018 – 9 a.m.
City Hall – 200 N Walker Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Most Routes
The same content will be presented at all meetings.
Process for Receiving Comments
The COTPA Board of Trustees encourages public comments at community meetings, on the date of the public hearing or in writing beforehand. Those desiring to speak at the Public Hearing should contact EMBARK 405-297-1331 to register. Advance registration will be accepted until 4 p.m. on the day prior to the hearing. Those who have not pre-registered may sign up immediately before the hearing begins and will be scheduled to speak after those who have pre-registered. In addition, written comments received any time before the hearing is adjourned will become a part of the official hearing record. Written comments may be submitted on the date of the hearing, emailed to embarkok@okc.gov, or mailed in advance to:
EMBARK
Attn: 2019 Winter Service Changes
2000 S May Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
Individuals submitting written comments must include their name, address, email, and phone number.
Notice for the Hearing and Visually Impaired
If you wish to attend the public hearing and need sign language interpretation, please notify EMBARK at least 72 hours in advance by calling *711. Ask the operator to call 405-235-7433.
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