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Red Bank readies $30,000 agreement with CARTA to continue paratransit service
Summary
City staff presented a resolution to continue a subsidized paratransit service with the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA), budgeting $30,000 to cover the city’s portion of fares and continuing a pilot program that served Red Bank residents through June 30.
City of Red Bank staff presented a resolution to enter a service agreement with the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) that would budget $30,000 to continue subsidized paratransit service for eligible residents. The proposed agreement would run from Jan. 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, with automatic renewal and discretionary termination provisions.
The service continues a multiyear effort that began with a Section 5310 grant that funded a three‑year pilot, which finished June 30. Under the proposed contract, riders would pay a $3.50 fare and the city would pay the balance for trips taken by Red…
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