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Committee sends rural non‑fixed‑route transit funding bill to appropriations after broad support
Summary
House Bill 1106, which would provide $2 million for non‑fixed‑route (demand‑response) transit grants to rural providers, received largely unanimous support in committee after operators and disability advocates described medical, employment and social needs met by rural transit services.
The Senate Transportation Committee voted to recommend passage of House Bill 1106 after hearing testimony from rural transit operators, disability advocates and local officials.
Representative Dave Munson, sponsor of the bill, said the appropriation would expand non‑fixed‑route transit (demand‑response) in rural areas to help residents reach medical appointments, work, and essential services. "There's probably a bigger need in the rural areas than there are in the city," Munson…
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