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Council prefunds two transit pilots: $250,000 for microtransit feasibility pilot and $250,000 for downtown connector circulator
Summary
On May 27 the Budget Committee of the Whole approved two prefunded transit pilots: $250,000 for a Lextran microtransit demonstration and $250,000 for a downtown connector circulator pilot.
On May 27 the Budget Committee of the Whole approved two separate, council‑sponsored prefunding requests to test alternative transit services in Lexington.
Microtransit pilot: Council Member Ellinger moved to prefund a Lextran microtransit pilot at $250,000 and the committee approved the request. Ellinger said Lextran has completed a feasibility study that will be presented to council in June and that the pilot funds would help move from study to a field demonstration focused on filling gaps in fixed‑route service, especially for riders accessing jobs, health care, pharmacies and groceries. Lextran representatives told the committee the feasibility study…
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