Oswego County Considers New Mobility Management Assistant Position

The new role aims to enhance rural transit services and improve customer support.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

The Oswego County Legislature is considering creating a full-time Mobility Management Assistant position in the Office of Mobility Management. The new role would provide essential support for daily operations, improve service quality and efficiency, and allow leadership to focus on long-term planning and strategic initiatives. The position would be funded primarily through an FTA Section 5311 Rural Transit Grant.

Why it matters

Reliable transportation is crucial for connecting Oswego County residents to jobs, healthcare, education, and community services. Expanding the Mobility Management team will help ensure residents can travel safely and on time throughout the county.

The details

The Office of Mobility Management has seen a significant increase in responsibilities, including expanded trip coordination, customer service, app support, data tracking, grant reporting, and community outreach. The new Mobility Management Assistant would provide essential support to daily operations, improving service quality and efficiency. This would allow the office's leadership to devote more time to long-term planning and strategic initiatives.

  • The Oswego County Legislature is considering the new position on March 12, 2026.
  • The Mobility Management Assistant position would be funded primarily through the FTA Section 5311 Rural Transit Grant, which reimburses 100% of the salary.

The players

Oswego County Legislature

The governing body of Oswego County, New York, which is considering the creation of the new Mobility Management Assistant position.

Office of Mobility Management

The Oswego County department responsible for coordinating and overseeing the county's transportation services, including rural transit.

James Weatherup

The Oswego County Legislative Chairman, who stated that the new position represents a critical investment in the mobility and well-being of Oswego County residents.

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What they’re saying

“This position represents a critical investment in the mobility and well-being of Oswego County residents. Reliable transportation connects people to jobs, healthcare, education and community services. Expanding our Mobility Management team ensures our residents can get where they need to go safely and on time.”

— James Weatherup, Oswego County Legislative Chairman (oswegocountytoday.com)

What’s next

The Mobility Management Assistant position will be considered by the entire Oswego County Legislature on March 12, 2026. If approved, the position would be funded primarily through the FTA Section 5311 Rural Transit Grant.

The takeaway

The proposed Mobility Management Assistant position in Oswego County represents a proactive effort to enhance rural transit services and improve customer support, ensuring that all residents have access to reliable transportation to meet their essential needs.