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Committee hears monthly veteran-transport tallies to VA facilities
Summary
AMVETS staff reported recent transport numbers to VA medical appointments: August counts included 2 trips to Albany, 39 to Castle Pointe and 21 local transports; June counts were similar. Staff said they continue to log transports monthly.
AMVETS staff provided the committee with transport counts for veterans’ medical appointments. For the most recent reporting month, staff said there were two transports to Albany, 39 to Castle Pointe and 21 local transports; June figures were similar (two to Albany, 27 to Castle Pointe, 26 local transports).
"Albany, there were 2 for Albany transport, 39 for Castlepointe, and local, 21," Steve reported as he summarized transportation usage. Committee members noted the ongoing demand and thanked staff for coordinating rides to VA appointments and local facilities.
The committee did not vote on transportation funding at the meeting; staff said they will continue to provide monthly tallies and coordinate with transportation directors and county partners.
