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Canby transit reports ridership gains and secures vehicle grants; NEPA review may delay vehicle deliveries
Summary
Staff reported a 10.4% overall ridership increase across services in recent months and said the agency secured operating and capital grant awards (5310/5311/STIF/5339) to replace vehicles; the state has asked staff to pause ordering while NEPA clearance is resolved.
Canby Area Transit reported ridership gains for the most recent four-month period and told the advisory committee on Jan. 23 that it has been awarded operating and capital grant funds that will support vehicle replacements and ongoing service.
Ridership and operations Heidi, transit staff, reported a 5% increase on the weekday 99X route and a 21% increase on the Canby Loop over the last four months; total rides across weekday services for the same period were about 28,648, and total rides across all services were approximately 32,094 — up roughly 10.4% overall.
Grants and fleet replacements Staff reported award notices for the agency's operating grants (5311 for rural operations and 5310 for services for older adults and people with disabilities), STIF allocations (including funds formerly called STF) and a 5339 capital grant.
On the 5339 grant, staff said the agency received approximately $725,000 to replace vehicles. The agency plans to replace cutaway buses on dial-a-ride service with Ford Transit-style vehicles, which staff described as more maneuverable and less costly to maintain for paratransit service; the grant will cover multiple smaller vehicles and one cutaway for fixed-route service.
NEPA and timing Staff said the state has advised holding off on vehicle orders until the agency completes any NEPA-related steps required for federal capital purchases. The vehicles also cannot be accepted before the new fiscal year (July 1) because of budgeting rules; staff said they do not expect to take delivery before that date given procurement timelines.
Budget and audits Staff told the committee the agency will include vehicles in the upcoming city budget and that an external audit required by TriMet and the state (STIF requirements) is underway; staff will provide the finalized audit at a future meeting.
