County contract brings Futures Connections to Pontiac for city route; federal grant requires 35% match
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Summary
Livingston County has secured Futures Connections to operate city transit service; the route will begin with a 7:30 a.m. pickup at Prairie Horizon and run to Walmart by 8:40 a.m., with additional runs every two hours as capacity allows; the federal grant funding requires approximately a 35% local match.
City staff told the council that Livingston County has contracted Futures Connections (a branch of Futures Unlimited) to provide full-time transportation service that includes Pontiac. The initial city route will offer an early morning run starting at 7:30 a.m. with the first pickup at Prairie Horizon and an end time of 8:40 a.m. at Walmart; runs are planned every two hours and an afternoon route will be added as driver availability permits.
City Administrator Wolford said the program is funded by a federal grant that covers Livingston, Ford and Iroquois counties and requires an approximately 35% local match; the city previously subsidized Showbus with $10,000 annually to support local service. Staff will meet with the provider to clarify grant terms, match responsibilities and fare or subsidy details to ensure service meets local needs; a publicly accessible schedule and billing information will be posted when finalized.
