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Planners say recent rural transit operator change was smooth but stress preserving commuter links to Chittenden County

House Transportation Committee · February 11, 2026
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Summary

Regional planners reported the transition from Green Mountain Transit to a regional community transit operator has been smooth from a service perspective but warned of the importance of maintaining commuter connections to Chittenden County for roughly 10,000 daily commuters between Franklin/Grand Isle and Chittenden.

Speakers told the House Transportation Committee that a recent operator change in rural transit — moving some services from Green Mountain Transit to a regional community operator (RCT) — has proceeded with few service interruptions.

"After many months of uncertainty and the…

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