AGENDA DATE: 11/1/2023
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County Transit Analysis: Phase 1 Report
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Receive an initial transit analysis report on the services operating in Albemarle County
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Rosenberg, Sumner, Bowman, Gardner
PRESENTER (S): Bowman
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The County of Albemarle is a member of the regional transit partnership (RTP) that was founded through a partnership between the County City of Charlottesville, and the University of Virginia. In partnership with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), the RTP's members cooperate on transit-related matters in the region. Service in the region is operated by Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT), a department of the City, and Jaunt, a public service corporation. Jaunt also operates service in five other adjacent counties (Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson). Jaunt and CAT participate in the RTP.
In the FY 24 Adopted Budget, the Board of Supervisors appropriated $4.8 million for transit services. In addition, the Board appropriated $98,000 for one-time contractual services to analyze the County's portion of the transit system complement to the work of the RTP.
The County has contracted with Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) to gain a fuller understanding of the efficiency and effectiveness of the transit services operated in the County, the current and potential sources of funding to support transit service, and whether the current services, costs, and funding approaches reflect industry best practices. The analysis performed by TTI is planned to be completed in phases.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all community members through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: The Phase 1 report prepar...
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