Public Transportation Oversight Committee

Waupaca County Public Transportation Oversight Committee meeting, July 17, 2026: Members discussed ways to fund the transit service’s local match, including a proposed fleet sponsorship program with a $250,000 fundraising goal. The proposed sponsorship tiers ranged from a $50,000 lead sponsorship to $500 community sponsorships, with recognition across the nine-vehicle fleet and related outreach. Members generally supported the goal as a starting point and requested a concise sponsorship one-pager. The committee also discussed approaching municipalities for contributions, but noted budget constraints and the need for ridership data by municipality to support funding requests. Staff will coordinate analysis using GIS data and develop a comprehensive public-private funding overview; no municipal contribution amounts were approved.