WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Transit Fund Summary
Transit Fund
Contact: Shawn Harbaugh
The Washington County Transit Department strives to improve mobility for all people, enhance quality of life and facilitate economic vitality. Total ridership averages over 516,000 passenger trips and all vehicles travel over 500,000 miles annually.
About the Division
The Transit Fund is broken out into two departments - Fixed Route Service and Ride Assistance. The urbanized fixed route service carries the majority of the County’s ridership. Additional information about the Transit Division can be found at https://www.washco- md.net/transit/.
Budget Highlights
• Additional revenue due to utilization of Fund Balance Reserve in lieu of increasing rider fees. • Increased expenses related to 1% step and COLA for employees and higher costs related to advertising and higher maintenance costs for the transit bus fleet.
Revenue
Expenses
General Fund Grants
Client Fees
Fixed Route Service Ride Assistance Program
Fare Box
Other
2026 Budget Document
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