The free Ocracoke Tram service runs daily from Memorial Day to mid-September. Photo: C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer

The Hyde County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed Ocracoke Tram Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than Oct. 3.

The public hearing will be held on Sept. 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. before the Hyde County Board of Commissioners regular monthly meeting.

Those interested in attending the public hearing and needing either auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or a language translator should contact Kris Cahoon Noble on or before September 3, 2025, at telephone number 252-926-4178 or via email at knoble@hydecountync.gov.

The Community Transportation Program provides assistance to coordinate existing transportation programs operating in Ocracoke Island as well as provides transportation options and services for the communities within this service area. These services are currently provided using funds from the Ocracoke Occupancy Tax Board and NCDOT Funding. Services are rendered by Ocracoke Transportation, LLC.

The total estimated amount requested for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
NOTE: Local share amount is subject to state funding availability.

This application may be inspected at The Hyde County Government Center, 30 Oyster Creek Street, Swan Quarter Nc 27885, from September 20 to October 3. Written comments should be directed to Kris Cahoon Noble before October 3.

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