Residents urge Vernon County to keep funding regional Smart Bus service
Multiple residents and riders told the county hearing that the Smart Bus is vital for medical access, jobs and connections to La Crosse, and asked the board to commit funds for another year while planning service improvements.
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Several current and former Smart Bus riders urged the Vernon County Board to recommit funding for the regional transit service during public comment on the 2026 budget. "I took the smart bus to my job," said Lesie Sullis, recounting work and medical trips and saying the route serves Veroqua (transcript spelled "Veroqua"/"Veroa"), Westby and Valley; she said the route helps people reach employment and medical care in La Crosse.
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