Summary
The council was to fund a full year of bus, paratransit, Via on-demand rides, and BRT service — $17 million total. This is how thousands of riders get to work, school, and appointments.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
$17 million from the city's General Fund boards and agencies transportation lines.
Transit riders — bus, paratransit, Via, and BRT users across the city.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026
The council was to fund a full year of bus, paratransit, Via on-demand rides, and BRT service — $17 million total. This is how thousands of riders get to work, school, and appointments.
City Council (Regular) - Apr 7, 2026
The bus authority needs a natural gas fueling station for its fleet, and that required rezoning land on Forestdale Boulevard from commercial to light manufacturing. The council approved it, moving the transit agency closer to cleaner-fuel operations.
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