Southwestern Wisconsin, as a rural region, generally does not have the population density required for public transportation such as buses or dynamic taxi-services. A number of innovative projects, therefore, have emerged in their place to help meet the transportation needs of the elderly, disabled, and those otherwise without the means or ability to drive their own vehicles.
SWWRPC is involved in coordinating these services through the Southwestern Wisconsin Transit Team (SWTT), a collaboration of our five Counties and a number of other governmental and non-governmental organizations. A project of SWTT, is LIFT "Leadership in Innovative Flexible Transportation". Anyone can call LIFT toll free to to be connected with available transportation resources that will best fit the callers needs.
As part of our work with SWTT, SWWRPC helped complete the 2010-2013 Locally Developed, Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plans for the five counties of southwestern Wisconsin. Below are draft copies of these plans, the website will be updated once the plans are approved.
- Grant County DRAFT Locally Developed, Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan 2010-2013
- Green County DRAFT Locally Developed, Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan 2010-2013
- Iowa County DRAFT Locally Developed, Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan 2010-2013
- Lafayette County DRAFT Locally Developed, Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan 2010-2013
- Richland County DRAFT Locally Developed, Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan 2010-2013
Flexible Transportation Resources
While a number of communities in Southwestern Wisconsin operate their own taxi service a number of additional resources for flexible transportation exist in Southwestern Wisconsin. Many are listed below:
LIFT
Southwest Wisconsin Community Action Program (SWCAP) that provides Ride Referral and Transportation Coordination
Contact Number:1-877-SWT-LIFT (1-877-798-5438)
Website: http://www.swt-lift.org/Work n Wheels
Southwest Wisconsin Community Action Program (SWCAP) that provides 0% interest auto loans to qualifying low income borrowers to support journey-to-work.
Contact Number: Jeff: 608-935-2326Easter Seals Project ACTION Traveler’s Database
The National Accessible Traveler’s Database hosted by Easter Seals allows users to search for transportation options including shuttles, taxis, paratransit and many other services. Users can search by city, state and/or zipcode.
Website: The National Accessible Traveler’s Database SearchAccess Mobility Transportation
In Green County: 608-214-4396
Serving residents of La Crosse and Green Counties. Set up your reservation:
In LaCrosse: 608-782-4200 or 1-800-658-9054 during office hours of operation.
9 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday.
Transportation for Saturday and Monday should be set up before 3 pm on FridayRunning, INC
Shared Ride Taxi Service serving Vernon, La Crosse, Columbia, Crawford and Juneau Counties.
Contact Number: 608-637-2599 or 1-877-444-6543
Website: www.runninginc.netGunderson Lutheran Coulee Trails
Abby Vans
Open SMV Transportation - handicapped accessible vans to transport people to medical appointments. Medicaid covered. Service with a doctor’s approval. By appointment only.
Contact Number: 1-800-771-8884
Provides transportation for Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Michigan. Accepts many different forms of payment. Call for reservations.
Website: http://www.abbyvans.com/service.html
Contact Number: 715-743-3364; or 1-800-236-8438Rideshare
Rideshare Etc. Online is a rideshare matching service which allows commuters to quickly find transportation options for carpooling, vanpools, transit, park and ride lots, and bike routes.
Website: www.rideshareetc.org