Notice is hereby given that the Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold a public hearing Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at 10am regarding a proposed amendment to the Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan 2016-2019 TIP. The hearing will be held in conjunction with the regularly scheduled meeting of the Bismarck-Mandan MPO Technical Advisory Committee in the Bis-Man Transit facility training room at 3750 East Rosser Avenue, Bismarck, ND.
The purpose of the hearing is to provide an opportunity for public involvement in the review of a proposed amendment to the projects for the 2016-2019 TIP. The TIP includes federally funded metropolitan area transportation projects over a four year time frame. The proposed amendment is for ADA curb ramp improvements to Main Street in Mandan, ND.
Furthermore the public is notified that the proposed amendment to the 2016-2019 TIP will be available for citizens to review at the Bismarck-Mandan MPO office located within the Bismarck Community Development Department, 221 North 5th Street, Bismarck, North Dakota. Following the consideration period of citizen’s comments, the proposed amendment will be presented to the MPO Policy Board for possible adoption as part of the 2016-2019 TIP. That possible adoption would be contingent upon no substantive project change resulting from public comments.
The public is invited to attend the public meeting, or submit written comments directed to Rachel Drewlow of the MPO no later than noon Friday, January 15, 2016 to P.O. Box 5503, Bismarck, ND, 58506. Written comments may also be faxed to (701) 222-6450 or Rachel Drewlow . Comments which are faxed or e-mailed should be specifically identified as public input on the proposed changes to the 2016-2019 TIP. Contact Rachel Drewlow, MPO Planner, at (701) 355-1840 for additional information.
The MPO’s public participation process is being followed within this notice. The public meeting facility is accessible to mobility impaired individuals. To request accommodations for disabilities and/or language assistance, contact Title VI/ADA Coordinator, (701) 355-1335 or TTY 711 or MPO .