Commissioners heard that a proposed NDOT funding formula and prior reductions have already trimmed about $120,000 from Hall County's transit budget and could increase cuts to roughly $140,000, potentially forcing service reductions and ride prioritization.

Hall County held a public hearing after state and federal grant cuts left rural transit facing a roughly 27% funding reduction; transit staff said the shortfall could require an additional $75,000–$115,000 from county coffers. Dozens of riders and families pleaded to keep the service, and the board authorized a contract review with the county attorney and Brown Transit to explore options.