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PUBLIC NOTICE

CLINTON AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM PROPOSED STATE AND FEDERAL APPLICATION FOR OPERATING AND/OR CAPITAL ASSISTANCE

All citizens are advised that Clinton Area Transit System has prepared an application for State of Michigan financial assistance for Fiscal Year 2027 as required under Act 51 of the Public Acts of 1951, as amended, and for federal assistance as required under the federal transit laws, as amended.

Clinton Area Transit System is requesting a total of $ 12,679,448 through the following funding sources:

Program Description Total Amount
State Formula Operating MDOT Local Bus Operating Assistance  

$ 1,485,316

Section 5311 Federal Section 5311 Formula Grants for Rural Areas – Operating  

$ 662,944

Section 5311 JARC State Operating Assistance for Job Access Transportation  

$ 41,514

Section 5310 Federal New Freedom New Freedom Operating / Capital  

$ 110,000

Section 5311 Federal (STBG / STP) Rural Task Force Capital  

$ 140,000

Section 5311 Federal (CRU) Carbon Reduction Program Capital  

$ 65,539

Section 5311 Federal (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Improvement Program

Capital

 

 

$ 222,135

Section 5339 Federal Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Projects Facility, Vehicles, Equipment  

$ 9,952,000

Clinton Area Transit System ensures that the level and quality of transportation service is provided without regard to race, color, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For more information regarding our Title VI obligations or to file a complaint please contact us at the address given below.

The proposed application is on file at Clinton Area Transit System, 215 North Scott Road, St. Johns, MI 48879 and may be reviewed during a 30-day period March 2, 2026 – March 31, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Written comments regarding the application and/or written requests for a public hearing to review the application must be received by March 31, 2026. If a hearing is requested, notice of the scheduled date, time, and location will be provided at least 10 days in advance.

Submittals should be mailed to Clinton Area Transit System, 215 North Scott Road, St. Johns, MI 48879 or via e-mail to schuttm@clintontransit.com.

Dial-a-Ride: 989-224-8127

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