La Crosse Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transit Development Plan 2021-2030
The Regional Transit Development Plan for the La Crosse area aims to develop a 10-year strategy to guide regional transit services and future investments, addressing current and future public transportation needs sustainably. The plan's methodology involves extensive data collection, robust public engagement through surveys, interactive maps, and open houses, and the formulation of recommendations for service enhancements. It focuses on improving coordination among various transit providers, including La Crosse MTU, Holman Onalaska Shared Ride, and the SMART bus service, while considering factors such as population density, equity, and existing infrastructure. Key objectives include minimizing service redundancy, simplifying routes, enhancing directness, and increasing service frequency to ultimately improve transit accessibility and convenience for the community.