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To prepare a mass transit feasibility study, the cost will be ap- proximately $22,000 00. Funding can be obtained by applying for a Planning and Technical Assistance Grant from the North Carolina Deparn- merit of Transportation under Section 18 of the U~A. The grant would require s ten percent (10%) local match of which one-half (~) must be cash contribution and the other half can be in-kind costs. It is fur- ther suggested that each county contribute half of ten percent (10%) local match, amounting to $1,100.00 of in-kind and cash contribution from each of the two counties To coordinate this study between Rowan and Cabarrus Counties, it is suggested that Cabarrus County be the lead applicant in applying for funds on the behalf of the two counties. In the case of multi- county studies, the North Carolina Deoartment of Transportation requires one of the governmental bodies to app%y for grants and handle the book- keeping for the funds received. Since Cabarrus County is in the process of contracting a transit planning study, Department of Transportation officials suggest that an addition of this study be in contract provis- ions. The benefits of a mass transit feasibility study are that the stody can propose a framework designed ~o provide th~ most suitable system that could be used by the public in the urban area, and provide advanced information on the costs of the proposed system. Once implemented, the system could provide a reliable and economical transportation mode. system could meet the needs of the ~lderly, handicapped, and general public to provide nransportation tO key facilities like shopping, med- ical, recreation amd governmental facilities. Dan H. Hatley/Cabarrus County Planning Staff R. Daniel Johnson/Rowan County Planning Staff jla