Janesville Gets Federal Earmark for Transit Center

Janesville Receives $735,000 Federal Earmark for Transit Services Center
In late December 2007, President Bush signed into law an Omnibus Appropriations Bill which will fund most of the domestic programs of the federal government for FY 2008. The City of Janesville received a $735,000 earmark within this bill toward the cost of the design and construction of a proposed new Transit Services Center to replace the current 47 year old facility on Parker Drive.

The City of Janesville thanks Congressman Paul Ryan for his efforts in assisting with the federal appropriations process. His support of the City’s needs was significant and this earmark represents the first commitment of federal funds to this project.
(Ed.note; per Janesville city Press release


The new Transit Services Center is proposed to be located at North Parker Drive and Blackbridge Road. A 2005 study estimated the cost of this project to be $4.97 million dollars. The site has already been purchased by the City at a cost of $395,015. The City has an additional $434,985 available through existing or planned note issues for this project. All of the funds the City spends towards this project will be matched by the federal government.

Although sufficient funds are not yet available to begin construction of the Transit Services Center, progress is being made. The City Administration will continue to explore funding options to ensure this project is completed.

For questions, please contact Transit Director Dave Mumma at 755-3150.