Vernon County votes to end Smart Bus support after 2026 amid rising costs
The board approved a resolution to discontinue county support for the Smart Bus program after 2026 after La Crosse County sought much larger contributions for 2027; the Vern on County route averaged about 11 riders per day and projected local contributions for 2027 were reported at roughly $113,977.
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County staff and supervisors discussed La Crosse County's role as the program administrator and a substantial projected jump in Vernon County’s contribution for 2027. A county staff member presented ridership and funding figures and said the Vernon County route is "averaging, 11 riders per day," and that La Crosse has been covering prior shortfalls. The finance committee reported the county lacks levy capacity to absorb the roughly $100,000 increase projected for next year.
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