Microtransit Program Expansion
Summary
The tentative budget adds $1.58 million for the city's microtransit on-demand ride service, one of the biggest single adjustments since the July proposed budget.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1,577,843 added in the general fund for microtransit.
Riders of the on-demand microtransit service, particularly in neighborhoods not well served by fixed bus routes.
Non-resident riders would face a new fee; tourists left at the dock during peak months.
Mentions & discussions (3)
CITY COMMISSION - SPECIAL MEETING - First Budget Hearing - Sep 9, 2026
The tentative budget adds $1.58 million for the city's microtransit on-demand ride service, one of the biggest single adjustments since the July proposed budget.
City Commission Conference Meeting - Sep 2, 2026
The free downtown water trolley carries 140,000 riders a year on one small boat, leaving hundreds at the dock monthly. Commissioners want to keep it free for residents but charge tourists, and may add capacity before the contract expires in 2028.
City Commission (Regular) - Feb 3, 2026
The Commission was set to consider spending $1.16 million to expand the Circuit Transit microtransit pilot with new service areas — potentially adding on-demand rides in more neighborhoods.
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