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Transit staff seek grant to modernize rider information, automatic announcements and vehicle tracking
Summary
Oshkosh transit staff described a planned modernization of vehicle location, passenger counting and stop enunciation systems; initial startup cost estimates were roughly $300,000 with annual maintenance near $30,000 and an 80% grant possibility.
Transit staff told council they are seeking grant funding to modernize the system that powers vehicle location, stop enunciation and rider information.
Jim, a transit staff member, explained the city’s current transit database and app were developed by a single contractor over many years and now pose sustainability and compatibility risks. He said the current system…
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