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Retreat debate centers on whether to prioritize frequency and reliability or expensive zero‑emission buses
Summary
Workshop discussion weighed system‑wide frequency and reliability improvements against the high up‑front cost of zero‑emission buses and infrastructure; participants suggested pilots, regional coordination and alternative investments like bike/ped infrastructure.
During the retreat staff framed transit needs around a 10‑year planning figure and system goals, including a target of 30‑minute service system‑wide and restoring Sunday service. Staff presented a $63,400,000 figure intended to represent the local match necessary to reach those objectives assuming state and federal support for the remainder.
Participants debated two distinct priorities: increasing frequency and…
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