The new Oneida and Vilas County Transit Manager says there's a route already running as the two counties work to provide bus transportation for residents.
Jim Altenburg recently began as Transit Manager, based out of Rhinelander. The two counties joined together to marshal state and federal funds to help citizens get to appointments, and shopping at an affordable price. Altenburg says the first route is a benefit to Rhinelander, and especially Minocqua area residents...
"....we have a route between Rhinelander and Minocqua, leaves the area at 9:00 a.m. It then proceeds to the Minocqua-Woodruff area. Once it's there at 9:45 a.m., it starts a daily pickup for anybody needing the service. That bus will take them to any location within Minocqua-Woodruff to any location they need...."
He says call the Commission on Aging toll-free line at 800-379-7499 to book a ride or to get more information. Altenburg also invites the public to a listening session on transit needs at the town of Minocqua boardroom in Minocqua town hall.... Altenburg says he wants to hear from as many people as possible about their transportation needs...
".....I would hope that anyone who can make it to please come out. I'm out there to help create all of our public to take care of all of our needs as best we can. The only way we can do that is to get the public's input...."
The session begins at 5:00 p.m. If you have questions, you can call the Transit Commission office at 715-420-0585.
