HIRTA seeks local match for two replacement buses; county to consider in budget

Feb 3, 2026

Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency told the board 80% of its fleet is beyond useful life and seeks a local match of 15% ($20,160 per vehicle; $40,320 total) for two replacement buses. The board discussed the FY27 request and deferred a funding decision to budget work sessions.

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Representatives of the Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency told the Story County Board that 80% of HIRTA's fleet is "beyond useful life" and that the agency plans to replace two buses. HIRTA presented a local match requirement of 15%, or $20,160 per vehicle, which appears on the agenda as a total local match request of $40,320.

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