Committee recommends Vernon County end SMRT Bus contribution after 2026

Mar 5, 2026

After a partner meeting summary showing low ridership and a proposed county contribution increase from $15,000 to $113,977, the Economic Development Committee voted 6–1 to recommend the County Board discontinue Vernon County’s annual SMRT Bus contribution after 2026.

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The Vernon County Economic Development Committee voted March 5 to recommend that the County Board discontinue the county’s annual contribution to the SMRT Bus after 2026, citing low ridership and an unbudgeted proposed increase in the county’s share.

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