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El Metro study proposes phased microtransit pilot to replace low‑performing routes; no council action taken
Summary
A consultant study presented options for on‑demand, zone‑based microtransit to complement Laredo's fixed‑route system and a late‑night citywide service. The El Metro board and MPO were asked to review feasibility; council took no formal action at the meeting.
Consultants from the Goodman Corporation delivered a detailed feasibility study on Monday recommending El Metro pilot a zone‑based microtransit service to replace several low‑performing circulator routes and to provide late‑night coverage.
The study proposed five pilot zones based on low‑ridership fixed routes and land‑use factors. Consultants recommended a two‑phase rollout beginning with limited north and west zones, using small, ADA‑accessible vehicles and technology that permits…
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