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Norman staff report ridership growth, on‑demand service gains and transit center security
Summary
City staff told the Community Planning and Transportation Committee on March 27 that February ridership rose year over year, Norman On Demand trips increased about 34%, four of six paratransit cutaways have arrived, and transit‑center security has reduced incidents during evening hours.
City of Norman staff presented the February public transit ridership report to the Community Planning and Transportation Committee on March 27, 2025, saying overall ridership has increased year over year while month‑to‑month growth showed signs of leveling.
Taylor, a city transit staff member, told the committee, “We have 4 of our 6 shuttle buses or cutaways for the paratransit unit, units show up yesterday.” Taylor said the new vehicles reduce the number of vehicles that have passed their useful life and improve fleet reliability.
Staff cited weather as a likely reason February growth was smaller than in recent months but noted year‑to‑date gains: “we are year to date 25.9% increase over the…
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