Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, on behalf of the Transit & Mobility Director requesting permission to apply for funding through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s FFY26-FY31 Surface Transportation Program for replacement of 5 RYDE Racine fixed-route buses. Transit Commission Recommendation: That the Transit & Mobility Director be granted permission to apply for funding through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s FFY26-FY31 Surface Transportation Program for replacement of 5 fixed-route transit buses. Grant Control # 00695. Fiscal Note: Total cost of vehicle replacement project $4,000,000 with grant amount being $3,200,000, 20% local match of $800,000 will be available in the 2028 capital plan under 60282011 57310.

Committee

Transit Commission

Introduced

January 26, 2026

Passed

February 3, 2026