SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving the 2025 Funding Agreement with the Regional Transportation District for the Town of Erie Microtransit Pilot Program
Department
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): David Pasic, Public Works Director
Miguel Aguilar, Principal Transportation Planner
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $125,000
Balance Available: $ 0
Fund General Fund
Line Item Number: 100-70-425-560100-267001
* This will be for the match portion of $125,000
205-70-425-560100-267001
* This will be for the sponsored portion of $500,000
New Appropriation Required: Yes, Matching Funds
POLICY ISSUES:
In accordance with the Transportation Mobility Plan, an on-demand microtransit service, will supplement transit service in the Town of Erie. This funding will provide continued funding for ongoing service.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approving the agreement with the Regional Transportation District (RTD).
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
* The Town of Erie Transportation Mobility Plan recommends expanding transit service in the Town of Erie. Staff identified microtransit service as a form of transit to supplement existing services. Staff applied for various grant funding to cover operational costs of a microtransit service, one of those funding opportunities was the RTD Partnership Program.
* Council approved staff to apply for the RTD Partnership grant on June 6, 2025 (Agenda Item 25-298). The Town was awarded $500,000 to fund the microtransit service, called the Erie Bee. The Town match for the grant is $125,000 for a total budget of $625,000.
* Funds will be appropriated in the Fall 2025 supplemental and will be available in 2026, so the grant agreement can be executed. The Erie Bee is fully funded for the first year. This grant will be ap...
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