~ The Evansville Board of Public Works has taken a significant step towards improving regional transit service by approving an agreement with the Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization. The agreement will allow the city to participate in a Regional Transit Feasibility Study, which will examine the potential creation of a Regional Transit Authority serving Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Warrick County, and Henderson, Kentucky.

The study aims to evaluate whether a regional approach could enhance service and efficiency by aligning public transportation with residents' actual travel patterns across municipal boundaries. The total cost of the study is $199,994, with 80 percent funded by federal transportation sources and the remaining 20 percent shared among participating local governments.

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In today's vote, the Evansville Board of Public Works approved the city's portion of $21,831 for the study. Mayor Stephanie Terry expressed her support for the project, stating that "reliable transportation is about access to jobs, education, healthcare, and opportunity." She believes that this study will allow them to explore whether a regional approach could better serve residents while making more efficient use of public funds.

So far, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, and Warrick County have all approved funding for the project. With this latest development, it is clear that there is a strong commitment from local governments to improve regional transit in the area. The results of this study could have a significant impact on residents' daily lives and their access to essential services.

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