Local Coordinating Board for Transit
The Local Coordinating Board for Transit focuses on regional transit concerns.
The Local Coordinating Board for Transit (LCBT) focuses on issues of regional transit coordination and funding. The LCBT is an advisory board, reporting to the Board of Directors. Issues are analyzed through the lens of local human service providers.
The primary focus of the LCBT is conducting a competitive application process for FTA's Section 5310, Enhancing Mobility for Senior and Individuals with Disabilities, grant program. These funds can be used to purchase rolling stock for area human service agencies or to make improvements to CU-Transit's system that goes above and beyond the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
LCBT Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the second month of the Quarter at 3:00 pm.
2025 Meeting Schedule
- Thursday, February 13, 2025 - Cancelled
- Thursday, May 8, 2025
- Thursday, August 14, 2025
- Thursday, November 13, 2025
Current Projects:
The LCBT is currently working on awarding FTA 5310 funds for eligible projects. See the what we do transit page for more information on how to apply.
The advisory board updated the region's Transit Coordination Plan in 2022 which plans an important role in governing the use of the region's FTA Section 5310 funds. For more information on this planning process, please visit our Transit Coordination Plan project page.
2025 Local Coordinating Board for Transit
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Rene Frazier (Chair)
OATS Inc.George Buchanan (Vice-Chair)
City Utilities - Transit, SpringfieldAndrea Swope
CC LinksKyle Meadows
Cox Health EMSShannon Porter
Empower AbilitiesCathy Monroe
Federal Transit Administration Region 7Christy Evers
MoDOT Central OfficeJacob Wimsatt
MoDOT Southwest DistrictBill Achor
Ozark Senior CenterAishwarya Shrestha
Southwest Missouri Council of GovernmentsJohn Matthews
Missouri State UniversityGinny Highfill
SWI Industrial SolutionsGreg Drake
The Arc of the Ozarks
LCBT Meetings and Events
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Upcoming meetings
The Local Coordinating Board for Transit meets on the 2nd Thursday of February, May, August, and November. Meeting are hybrid, in person at the OTO offices and virtually. The meetings typically run from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Past Funding Receipents: Section 5310
The following agencies and organizations have received Section 5310 funding since 2013.
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Operating Funds
Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021: $50,792
Capital Funds
Cutaway Bus- 6
Medium Roof Long Conversion Van- 1
High Roof Long Conversion Vans - 4
Accessible Minivan- 7
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Medium Roof Long Conversion Vans- 2
Cutaway Bus- 4
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15 Passenger Van- 3
High Roof Accessbible Van- 1
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Medium Roof Conversion Van- 1
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Medium Roof Conversion Van- 1
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Accessible Minivan- 1
Medium Roof Conversion Van- 1
Cutaway Bus- 1
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Cutaway Bus- 1
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Cutaway Bus- 2
Community members are encouraged to attend meetings of the LCBT or Board of Directors.
Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Thursday every other month from noon to 1:30 p.m. LCBT meets on the 1st Monday of February, May, August, and November.
