Title
Discussion regarding transit service options for fiscal year 2023.
Summary
The City of Pflugerville allocated funding in the FY21 and FY22 budgets for public transportation services. This funding was allocated for the implementation of a transit pilot program. Staff began working with CMTA representatives to design a pilot that could reasonably gauge the viability of continued transit investment in Pflugerville in the future and that pilot program commenced on March 23, 2021 and is scheduled to run through September 30, 2022. The local contribution rate required to fund these operations is 60%. The remaining 40% federal share is available through the use of 5307 funds through the Federal Transit Authority (FTA) which are attributed to Pflugerville's proportional share of the urbanized area population. The current pilot covers a 3.3 square mile service area, which is generally located along the Pecan Street corridor. Please refer to the attached map.
As the pilot program has seen increased ridership since it began in March 2021, consideration for expansion of transit in the community is a consideration. In order to ensure service can be provided equitability to all Pflugerville residents, while also ensuring the program meets the Council strategic goals of being fiscally responsible, various opportunities to provide transit service to the community in FY23 can be considered. This item is to discuss the options available moving forward with transit in FY23.
Prior City Council Action
February 8, 2022, City Council approved the proposed Interlocal Agreement Amendment No. 2
September 14, 2021, City Council approved the proposed Interlocal Agreement Amendment No. 1
November 10, 2020, City Council approved the proposed Interlocal Agreement with specific metrics
September 22, 2020, City Council disapproved the proposed Interlocal Agreement, requesting that it be revised to include specific metrics.
August 25, 2020 CIty Council approved the funding allo...
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