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Commission approves federally funded paratransit van after service complaints; administration reports additional vehicles and staffing steps
Summary
Augusta commissioners approved purchase of a transit/paratransit van paid with federal appropriations ($85,930). Administrator reported two additional vehicles in processing, steps to increase drivers, and that the rider who complained was being served.
The Augusta City Commission approved a one-time purchase of a paratransit vehicle costing $85,930, funded entirely through federal appropriations, after staff said the extra vehicle would improve response times for riders who rely on ADA paratransit.
Administrator Mona Allen briefed the commission that the transit department had identified a vehicle that could be available by March 10 and that the purchase would not require city funds…
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