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HGAC study: on-demand microtransit and park-and-ride options shown feasible but costly, council urged caution
Summary
A regional transit study presented to Pearland council found options — on-demand microtransit, ride-hailing subsidies and a commuter park-and-ride — could serve the city, but operating costs and reliance on federal grants leave significant local funding gaps and uncertain ridership.
The Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) presented the final Pearland Transit Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study, concluding that multiple transit alternatives could meet parts of Pearland's travel demand but that each option carries trade-offs in cost, ridership and long-term subsidy requirements.
HGAC said Pearland's population growth and demographic trends (including increasing numbers of seniors and residents with disabilities) create demand for non-automobile mobility. The study drew on peer-city comparisons, prior plans and a community survey that drew roughly 2,300 respondents.
The study found that…
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