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Madison Metro buses begin serving Monona; committee notes early ridership and electric‑bus potential
Summary
The committee noted that the first Madison Metro bus service passed through Monona this week, reported early boarding counts and discussed the potential for electric buses to serve the route in the future.
Committee members noted that Madison Metro’s bus service began running through Monona this week and reported initial boarding figures; members emphasized the potential energy and noise benefits if electric buses are used on the route.
A committee member reported receiving Metro ridership data showing 66 boardings in the Monona area, including 39 boardings at Dutch Mill during the initial days of service. Several committee members described the electric buses as noticeably quiet and discussed the likelihood that electric vehicles will increasingly serve local routes.
Nut graf: Early ridership numbers suggest community interest, and the committee viewed the introduction of Metro service as aligned with sustainability goals; staff and members welcomed continued monitoring of ridership and the future electrification of the fleet.
Context and next steps: - Committee members encouraged staff to follow Metro ridership reports and to note opportunities for public information about routes and schedules. - Members who rode the new service reported a positive experience and said they would likely use the route again.
Ending: Committee members directed no formal action but celebrated the service start and requested continued ridership updates from Madison Metro.
