Shared Ride Program rate changes
Summary
Rides to medical appointments for eligible county residents — the county fronts the money and the state reimburses it quarterly. A resident asked who it serves; officials confirmed it's need-based, medical appointments only, sign-up through the Transportation Authority.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
County fronts the cash but the state pays it back — next year's budget is $678,224.
Residents who can't otherwise get to medical appointments or pick up prescriptions.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Commissioners Public — September 16, 2026
The Area Agency on Aging updated its rate agreement with the Transportation Authority for the shared ride program starting October 1, with county costs ranging from $1.40 to $4.30 per trip tier and full fares up to $63.
Commissioners Public — May 6, 2026
Rides to medical appointments for eligible county residents — the county fronts the money and the state reimburses it quarterly. A resident asked who it serves; officials confirmed it's need-based, medical appointments only, sign-up through the Transportation Authority.
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