Provide operating assistance for transit service to the greater LA crosse and LA crescent area

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of La Crosse $6.171 million on August 20, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to provide operating assistance for transit service in the greater La Crosse and La Crescent area. Funds support all eligible operating expenses for continued transit operations throughout 2025, delivering reliable service to residents of the City of La Crosse, Town of Campbell, City of Onalaska, and City of La Crescent. The award obligates $6.171 million with performance ending March 31, 2027. Work is performed in Wisconsin. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide operating assistance for transit service to the greater LA crosse and LA crescent area.

Activities

Funds will be used for all eligible operating expenses to provide continued transit operations in 2025.

Expected outcomes

Funding will provide reliable service to the residents of the greater LA crosse and LA crescent area.

Intended beneficiaries

This award will benefit the residents of the city of LA crosse town of campbell city of onalaska and city of LA crescent by providing continued transit service.