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McKinney transit staff reports rising ridership, CARES Act balance and fare changes
Summary
Transit staff told the board that ridership and farebox revenue have risen as MUTD shifts to a distance-based fare; staff also reported remaining CARES Act funds and projected FY26 member-city contribution discussions.
McKinney transit staff reported a steady rise in ridership and a significant increase in farebox revenue after adopting a distance-based fare, and they said the program still retains several million dollars in CARES Act funds for future operations.
The update given to the MUTD board on transit operations covered service eligibility and geography, performance indicators including wait times and cancellations, fare changes implemented in February, and the remaining CARES Act balance the program expects to use over coming fiscal years.
Staff said the transit program serves residents of McKinney, Melissa, Princeton, Prosper, Celina and Lowry Crossing and covers about 886 square miles. Ryan McCutcheon, project manager in the service planning and scheduling department at Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), said the program’s eligibility is limited to seniors 65 and older, riders with disabilities, and low-income…
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