Commission hears that some rural Green Mountain Transit routes likely to transfer to RCT beginning fiscal 2027

Commissioners were told that some rural routes currently under Green Mountain Transit are likely to transfer to Rural Community Transit (RCT) beginning in fiscal year 2027, and that the change will require further meetings and coordination to resolve operational details.

A presenter at the meeting said the transfer appears likely and may cover routes currently served by Green Mountain Transit in Lamoille County and parts of Essex, Orleans and Caledonia counties. The presenter said multiple meetings will be scheduled between now and the transfer date to work out service details and to minimize any negative impacts to the region.

The nut graf: Because the transfer was described as preliminary, the commission will monitor discussions and participate in stakeholder meetings to ensure service continuity.

Meeting participants flagged that many open questions remain about how the move would affect routes, schedules, funding and local service levels. Commissioners and named representatives said they would follow the planning process and attend future meetings. The announcement included a timeline target of fiscal year 2027 for the transition but did not include contract- or funding-level details in the public meeting record.