Student Routes Will Always Follow School Schedule
Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO) located at 1501 SW 7th Street Atlantic, IA will hold a public hearing. The hearing is at 1:30 PM at 1501 SW 7th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022 on Thursday July 24, 2025. The purpose of this hearing is to discuss the following proposed fare increases:
Student fares- $.25 fare increase to $1.75
Taxi fare- $.50 fare increase to $2.50 or $3
Medical trips–$ 5.00 per hour increase to $35/hr
Special Trips–$5.00 per hour increase to $45/hr
Charter trips—$20.00 per hour increase to $75/hr
This proposal will not have a significant detrimental environmental effect on the area and no persons or business will be displaced by these activities. The projects are in conformance with the Transportation Improvement Program prepared by SWIPCO.
Any interested person or agency is invited to attend this hearing and speak for or against these proposed fare increases. Written comments will be accepted at the above address through the date and time of the hearing specified above. For additional information call Mark Lander Transit Director at 712-243-4196 between 7am to 4pm , M-F. *If you need further assistance to participate in this public hearing then please inform SWIPCO 72 hours in advance of the meeting so accommodations can be made.