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Metro Transit proposes steady service but seeks larger general‑fund support; paratransit and federal funding cited as pressure points
Summary
Metro Transit presented a mostly cost-to-continue 2026 budget with continued service hours, ongoing paratransit costs and a proposed increase in general‑fund support to about $24.97 million; federal operating support is down compared with prior years, officials said.
Metro Transit leaders told the Madison Common Council on Oct. 13 that the 2026 executive budget is largely a continuation of 2025 service levels while reflecting inflationary pressures and contract cost changes.
Eric (Metro Transit spokesperson/leader) said personnel costs make up more than 70% of Metro’s budget, with more than 500 FTEs in the agency. Purchased services — notably paratransit — and rising utility costs are significant contributors to nonpersonnel spending, he…
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