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Committee accepts $154,000 from City of Madison for group access rides
Summary
Dane County’s committee recommended accepting $154,000 passed through from the City of Madison to fund group access rides for older adults and people with disabilities; funds are federal, already in the 2026 budget, and used primarily for in‑city Madison routes via Madison Metro Transit.
The committee recommended approval of Resolution 80 to accept $154,000 in federal funds routed through the City of Madison to support group access rides for older adults and residents with disabilities.
Director Schluter and division staff said the specialized transportation program provides routed, scheduled group rides to meal sites, day programs and grocery shopping to help older adults and people with disabilities maintain independence. Angela (department staff) confirmed the funds are federal and that the city is the federally recognized recipient; Dane County receives the dollars as a subcontract and uses them to contract with Madison Metro Transit for city trips.
Committee members asked whether the funding level changed from last year; staff said the award is “basically flat” compared with prior funding and not a decrease. The resolution was recommended by unanimous consent and will be routed through the regular finance process.
Because the funds are already included in the 2026 budget, the recommendation does not require an immediate budget amendment.
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