Human Services Transportation Coordination Planning
Since 2008, Commission staff has assisted the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), human services agencies, and public and private transit operators in preparing Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Coordination Plans (Coordination Plans) for all seven counties in the Region.
Funding Implications
Transit projects using funds from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section 5310) must be derived from the locally developed Coordination Plans that are reviewed and updated every four years. These plans are also used by WisDOT to determine project eligibility for Wisconsin Employment Transportation Assistance Program (WETAP) funding.
Current Coordination Plans
Last updated in 2021, the Coordination Plans provide a framework to assist community leaders, human services agencies, and public transit agencies for improving transportation services within and between counties. The Coordination Plans:
- Assess existing transportation needs and services in each county
- Identify unmet needs or service gaps
- Prioritize a list of cost-effective strategies to address unmet needs or gaps in service
To support the ongoing development and refinement of these plans, Commission staff held a public workshop to gather input and update the coordination strategies on August 27, 2025.
Public transit agencies, human services providers—including those that have applied or intend to apply for funding through the FTA or WisDOT—along with other interested parties and members of the public were invited to attend.
Staff will use the input collected during the workshop to refine the strategies and update the plans. Draft versions of the updated plans are expected to be released in late fall 2025.