Committee approves transit feasibility study and grant-funded CAD/AVL system to modernize Metro Ride

Apr 15, 2026

Wausau’s finance committee approved a largely grant-funded feasibility study for Metro Ride and a grant-backed CAD/AVL (computer-aided dispatch/automatic vehicle location) contract; staff warned grant deadlines and emphasized safety, scheduling efficiencies and facility capacity issues.

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The Wausau Finance Committee approved two transit items April 14: a budget amendment to fund a Wausau Metro Ride feasibility study (mostly grant-funded) and a fixed-price maintenance/support agreement with GMV/Syncromatics for CAD/AVL, passenger counting and scheduling systems.

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