NOTICE OF VIRTUAL LOCATION PUBLIC HEARING A Virtual Location Public Hearing will present the preferred alternative for the Southwest Trail (bicycle and pedestrian path) connecting the City of Hot Springs with the City of Little Rock. PULASKI COUNTY July 12 - August 26, 2020 SWTrail.TransportationPlanRoom.com Sponsor: Pulaski, Saline, and Garland Counties, in coordination with ARDOT and FHWA. The public is invited to visit SWTrail. TransportationPlanRoom.com anytime during the scheduled dates to view the project information and offer comments. Project information can be emailed or mailed upon request. The virtual location public hearing (no in-person mecting) will include a pre-recorded presentation, the Environmental Assessment (EA), study information, exhibits, an interactive map, and comment form. Anyone with limited internet access, wants to submit a recorded oral comment, or has general questions or comments regarding the study or virtual location public hearing may call (501) 823-0730. Persons wishing to submit written statements or other exhibits may send them to Garver, Attn: Jon Hetzel, 4701 Northshore Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118; by email to Publicinvolvementa GarverUSA.com; or via the online form located at SWTrail. TransportationPlanRoom.com. Comments must be submitted by August 26, 2020 to be included in the official record. Anyone needing project information or special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is encouraged to contact Jon Hetzel at 501- 823-0730, email Publicinvolvement@ GarverUSA.com or mail to 4701 Northshore Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118. Hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Arkansas Relay System at (Voice/TTY 711). Requests should be made at least four days prior to the public hearing end date. Notice of Nondiserimination: The Arkansas Department of Transportation (Department) complies with all civil rights provisions of federal statutes and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Therefore, the Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion (not applicable as a protected group under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Title VI Program), disability, Limited English Proficieney (LEP), or low-income status in the admission, access to and treatment in the Department's programs and activities, as well as the Department's hiring or employment practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the Department's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Joanna P. McFadden Section Head - EEO/DBE (ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator), P. 0. Box 2261, Little Rock, AR 72203, (501) 569- 2298, (Voice/TTY 711), or the following email address: joanna.mefadden@ardot.gov Free language assistance for Limited English Proficient individuals is available upon request. This notice is available from the ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator in large print, on audiotape and in Braille. ARDOT Job No. 061562 NOTICE OF VIRTUAL LOCATION PUBLIC HEARING A Virtual Location Public Hearing will present the preferred alternative for the Southwest Trail (bicycle and pedestrian path) connecting the City of Hot Springs with the City of Little Rock. PULASKI COUNTY July 12 - August 26, 2020 SWTrail.TransportationPlanRoom.com Sponsor: Pulaski, Saline, and Garland Counties, in coordination with ARDOT and FHWA. The public is invited to visit SWTrail. TransportationPlanRoom.com anytime during the scheduled dates to view the project information and offer comments. Project information can be emailed or mailed upon request. The virtual location public hearing (no in-person mecting) will include a pre-recorded presentation, the Environmental Assessment (EA), study information, exhibits, an interactive map, and comment form. Anyone with limited internet access, wants to submit a recorded oral comment, or has general questions or comments regarding the study or virtual location public hearing may call (501) 823-0730. Persons wishing to submit written statements or other exhibits may send them to Garver, Attn: Jon Hetzel, 4701 Northshore Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118; by email to Publicinvolvementa GarverUSA.com; or via the online form located at SWTrail. TransportationPlanRoom.com. Comments must be submitted by August 26, 2020 to be included in the official record. Anyone needing project information or special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is encouraged to contact Jon Hetzel at 501- 823-0730, email Publicinvolvement@ GarverUSA.com or mail to 4701 Northshore Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118. Hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Arkansas Relay System at (Voice/TTY 711). Requests should be made at least four days prior to the public hearing end date. Notice of Nondiserimination: The Arkansas Department of Transportation (Department) complies with all civil rights provisions of federal statutes and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Therefore, the Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion (not applicable as a protected group under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Title VI Program), disability, Limited English Proficieney (LEP), or low-income status in the admission, access to and treatment in the Department's programs and activities, as well as the Department's hiring or employment practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the Department's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Joanna P. McFadden Section Head - EEO/DBE (ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator), P. 0. Box 2261, Little Rock, AR 72203, (501) 569- 2298, (Voice/TTY 711), or the following email address: joanna.mefadden@ardot.gov Free language assistance for Limited English Proficient individuals is available upon request. This notice is available from the ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator in large print, on audiotape and in Braille. ARDOT Job No. 061562