Public Hearing on transportation proposal for the 2027 Specialized Transportation Assistance Program

There will be a public hearing on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in Conference Room A/B of the Community Services Building at 221 West Seminary Street, Richland Center, WI to receive comment on the 2027 Richland County Specialized Transportation Assistance Grant Application. The meeting will also be offered via Microsoft Teams meeting HERE. 

The grant is authorized under Section 85.21 of the Wisconsin Statutes and supports the Richland County Driver Escort transportation program that transports aging (over 60) and disabled Richland County residents. It also supports the Richland County Public Transportation program, which provides semi-fixed bus routes throughout the county. The 2027 budget will include a state allocation of $79,889 and a required county levy match of at least 20% ($15,978).

The s.85.21 application is available for public review prior to the hearing at the Aging and Disability Resource Center office at 221 W. Seminary Street, Richland Center, WI. Persons unable to attend the hearing and wishing to submit comments may do so by mailing comments prior to the hearing to the attention of Roxanne Klubertanz-Gerber at the Aging and Disability Resource Center; 221 W. Seminary St.; Richland Center, WI 53581.

Persons needing transportation or persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations wishing to attend the hearing should contact Linda Batten, 608-647-4616, prior to October 6, 2026. The hearing location is wheelchair accessible and a hearing loop is available.

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