Transit funding gap forces Hall County to seek new operator; board plans RFP
County transit staff said federal and state funding shortfalls combined with deferred vehicle procurement create an estimated local exposure beyond the typical $32,000 match. The board directed staff to issue an RFP and explore nonprofit bidders while planning transition options with the current operator, Brown Transit.
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Transit staff briefed the board on recent federal and state funding shortfalls and their consequences for the locally contracted transit service. Historically, Hall County's local match has been roughly $32,000; staff estimated an additional possible exposure of about $85,000 if the program continues as currently scoped and federal/state contributions remain reduced.
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