Regional planner outlines Meriwether County transit update; commissioners approve FY26 Section 5311 service agreement

Mar 24, 2026

Three Rivers Regional Commission presented a 2026 Transit Development Plan update focused on seniors, people with disabilities and low‑income riders; commissioners approved a Section 5311 service agreement for FY26 with a county obligation capped at $25,900.

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Stephanie Wagner, regional planner with Three Rivers Regional Commission, told the Meriwether County Board the Transit Development Plan update will use a 20‑year horizon and focus on populations most likely to rely on transit, including senior citizens, individuals with disabilities and economically disadvantaged residents. County Clerk Allyson Stephens introduced Wagner before her presentation; Wagner said stakeholder outreach and a public survey will inform short-, mid- and long‑term goals.

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