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Committee forwards 3-year pilot transit agreement with Arkansas State University, adds six driver positions
Summary
The committee voted to forward a resolution approving a transit service agreement with Arkansas State University and a FY2025 budget amendment to add four full-time drivers and two paratransit drivers. The contract is a three-year pilot with a 90-day termination clause and includes free rides for ASU students and faculty using university IDs.
The City of Jonesboro Finance & Administration Committee voted to forward Resolution 25-099 to full council, authorizing a transit service agreement with Arkansas State University and an amendment to the FY2025 budget to add four full-time drivers and two full-time paratransit drivers.
Lee, a city staff member, said the additional positions are required to provide the requested service level for Arkansas State University and to accommodate expected growth in paratransit demand. "Anytime we are expanding any…
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