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Madison County adopts 2026–2030 regional mobility plan to expand services for older adults and people with disabilities
Summary
The board unanimously adopted the 2026–2030 Regional Mobility Plan for ODOT HSTC Region 6, endorsing county and regional goals to maintain service, increase transit awareness and coordinate out‑of‑county trips; the plan will support funding applications and tools such as the GoOhio Mobility app and a volunteer driver program.
Madison County commissioners on June 9 voted unanimously to adopt the 2026–2030 Regional Mobility Plan for ODOT Human Services Transportation Coordination (HSTC) Region 6, a nine‑county plan the county’s mobility manager and regional planners said is intended to improve trips for older adults, people with disabilities and residents with low incomes.
Hannah, the county presenter, described the plan as the region’s coordinated transportation strategy for federal formula funding requirements and said it identifies goals and strategies for mobility managers and transit providers. “Our regional mobility plan is the coordinated transportation plan for ODOT’s human services transportation coordination region 6,” she told the board, explaining the plan covers seven-plus counties in central Ohio and coordinates local goals with regional priorities.
Liz Webb, principal planner at the Mid‑Ohio Regional Planning Commission, said Madison County’s local goals emphasize safe and reliable transportation options for older adults and people with disabilities, improved awareness of available mobility services and increased affordable out‑of‑county connections. She said mobility managers in region 6 coordinate quarterly regional transit meetings, work with providers to troubleshoot service gaps and support tools such as the GoOhio Mobility app that lists transportation providers and helps residents find rides.
Lindsy, identified in the presentation as Madison County’s mobility manager, said the county averages roughly 400 rides per month — primarily workforce and medical trips — and noted a volunteer driver program has been started to fill gaps in service hours.
The board approved a resolution adopting the plan and staff said they will submit the adopted plan to ODOT for final concurrence. Commissioners asked about public outreach and comment; presenters said the draft was subject to a May comment period and staff received roughly 10 region‑wide comments (mostly from neighboring counties) and used surveys and stakeholder input to shape county priorities.
The adoption allows Madison County to be eligible for related federal and state funding programs and to align county mobility efforts with regional partners.
