Community urges TransMAC to back STAR feasibility study as staff flags costs, jurisdictional hurdles

Oct 8, 2026

Sunrise Movement presenters and multiple public commenters urged TransMAC to support and help fund a feasibility study for the STAR rapid-transit plan; county staff cautioned that corridors lie on state roads, research and PD&E work is needed, and a full feasibility study will be costly (staff estimated north of $1,000,000).

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Sunrise Movement members and other residents asked TransMAC on Tuesday evening to back and help fund a feasibility study for the STAR (Sunshine Transit Advancement Resolution) rapid-transit plan, arguing the proposal would expand frequent transit and reduce crashes and household transportation costs.

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