Moab Area Transit reports ridership shifts, seeks funding path beyond grant cycle
Transit staff reported a small drop in passenger trips, higher on‑demand wait times and uncertainty about funding after year 5; staff are piloting schedule time points, stop maps, Google Maps listings and considering sponsorships, advertising and fare structures to sustain service.
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Alexi presented the Moab Area Transit annual update and described service patterns, performance metrics and near‑term plans. “This is just an annual update on the service,” Alexi said, reviewing that MAT operates a seasonal downtown fixed route (March–October) and a year‑round on‑demand service; ridership shows slightly fewer passenger trips but more unique riders, while wheelchair rides have declined and some on‑demand waits have stretched beyond 35 minutes, prompting complaints.
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