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Berkley council approves SMART contract; staff outlines door-to-door senior transportation program
Summary
The Berkley City Council on April 7 approved a contract with SMART to provide municipal and community credits for door-to-door transportation for older residents; Parks and Recreation staff described program details, usage and scheduling. The consent agenda including multiple purchases and proclamations also passed.
The Berkley City Council on April 7 approved a contract authorizing mayoral execution of a SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation) agreement to provide municipal and community credits to support local public transportation services for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
Parks and Recreation Superintendent Dan McMinn described the service to council and said it is “a door-to-door transportation service for anyone who is over the age of 50, retired or semi-retired,” and that all three city vehicles have wheelchair lifts for riders who need them.
Why it matters: The SMART municipal/community credit helps offset operating costs for Berkleys’ ride program — which city staff said supports older adults’ access to medical appointments, shopping and other essential trips — and preserves a local, accessible option for riders with mobility needs.
Council discussion and program details
Dan McMinn told the council the contract covers municipal and community credits administered through SMART that help offset program…
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