Committee sets age 12 as minimum for unaccompanied transit riders

Sep 17, 2026

The Ozaukee County Public Works Committee approved a new transit rule setting 12 as the minimum age for unaccompanied minors and requiring state-mandated child restraints for younger riders; the rule is scheduled to take effect Nov. 1, 2026.

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The Ozaukee County Public Works Committee on an audible voice vote approved a change to transit rider rules that sets 12 as the minimum age for unaccompanied minors and requires parents or guardians to provide and install child safety restraints for younger children. Transit staff proposed the change to align with Washington County and to reflect state seat/booster requirements.

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