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Region 6 mobility plan outlined to Madison County commissioners; county goals highlighted
Summary
Regional planners presented the Region 6 Regional Mobility Plan (2026–2030), describing requirements for Section 5310 funding, regional goals and county priorities — including maintaining service levels, boosting transit support and expanding awareness and out‑of‑county options via the GoHigh Mobility app.
Regional planners briefed the Madison County Board of Commissioners on the Region 6 Regional Mobility Plan for 2026–2030 during the June 9 meeting, describing both the regional framework and priorities specific to Madison County.
Liz Webb, a principal planner at the regional planning commission, told the board the plan covers nine counties in Region 6 and is required for Section 5310 applicants seeking federal formula funding to serve older adults and people with disabilities. She said the plan is the second full update since 2021 and that counties provide annual status updates to the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Planners outlined three regional goals: maintain and improve levels of service, increase public support for transit through stakeholder engagement, and improve awareness and access to transportation options. Madison County priorities highlighted by staff included safer and more reliable transportation for older adults and people with disabilities, expanding awareness (including outreach to adopt tools such as the GoHigh Mobility app), and expanding affordable out‑of‑county travel options.
Commissioners asked about local usage; the mobility manager reported the county averages about 400 rides per month, with workforce trips ranking highest and medical trips second. Presenters said outreach during the public comment period generated roughly 10 responses region‑wide and that staff will continue local engagement and annual updates.
A resolution to adopt the Region 6 plan was moved during the meeting; the transcript records the motion but does not show a full roll‑call vote in the provided excerpt. Planners said adoption by county boards is the standard next step to make the plan effective at the local level and to preserve eligibility for federal funding programs.
Why it matters: the plan frames the region’s eligibility for federal mobility programs, influences how out‑of‑county trips and vulnerable riders are prioritized, and identifies county actions to improve transit awareness and coordination.
