Notice of Public Hearing and intent to file Section 5307 and Section 5309 Grant Applications with the Federal Transit Administration in the estimated amount of $42,835,214. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the Board Meeting of March 27, 2009, the Governing Board for the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) will hold a Public Hearing at 9:30 a.m., to receive public input on the SFRTA’s intent to file Section 5307 and Section 5309 Grant Applications with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in the amount of $42,835,214. All interested individuals and/or groups are invited to attend this meeting and will have an opportunity to present their views and comments, or by responding in writing to: South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, Suite 100, Pompano Beach, FL 33064. The following represents SFRTA’s Program of Projects: Urbanized Area: Miami, Florida Federal Transit Administration Apportionment: $42,835,214 Total Funds Available: $42,835,214 Designated Recipient: South Florida Regional Transportation Authority PROGRAM OF PROJECTS GPS Tracking System 1,600,000 General Engineering Consultants 500,000 Program Support 1,000,000 General Planning, Capital Development and Planning Studies 3,375,000 Preventative Maintenance 10,139,000 Hialeah Yard Layover track 500,000 New Rail Cars 3,000,000 Coach Wraps 850,000 Ticket Vending Machines 3,000,000 In-Board Hot Box Detectors 1,000,000 Dynamic Stabilizer 850,000 Smart Card 445,000 West Palm Beach Intermodal 517,000 Locomotive Acquisition* 8,029,607 Rolling Stock* 8,029,607 TOTAL PROJECT $42,835,214 FUNDING SOURCES FTA Capital Assistance $26,776,000 American Recovery Reinvestment Act of 2009/FTA $16,059,214* TOTAL PROJECTS $42,835,214 Total Request $42,835,214 These improvements will enhance significantly the service reliability of passenger and freight service in the rail corridor owned by the Florida Department of Transportation. Those wishing to review or obtain a copy of any materials pertaining to this public hearing may contact: Carla D. McKeever at (954)788-7953. All written comments will be entered into the official records of the public hearing. Persons wishing to address the Board are requested to complete an “Appearance Card” and will be limited to three (3) minutes. Unless amended, this notice will serve as the final Program of Projects for Fiscal Year 2009 for the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority.