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Transit ridership update shows mixed trends; city eyes Algoma Art Alley pedestrian mall
Summary
Staff reported higher year-end fixed-route ridership (excluding students), lower student ridership, and no student suspensions so far this year; the city is also considering designating the Algoma Art Alley as a pedestrian mall and updating the ordinance.
City transit staff reported year-end 2024 figures showing a rise in fixed-route ridership (excluding student rides) compared with 2023, while student ridership showed a modest decline. Staff noted the system remains about 7,000 monthly rides below pre-pandemic (2019) levels and said there have been no student suspensions on buses so far this school year.
In a separate informational item, staff said the city is working with the city attorney to update a pedestrian-mall ordinance and is considering adding the Algoma Art Alley (near Algoma and Main Street, behind the movie hall) to the list of restricted-access pedestrian malls. The change would limit vehicle access except for deliveries and authorized exceptions to allow more pedestrian-friendly space.
Staff framed both items as informational with follow-up as needed; no committee action was taken.
