Sedona transit ridership climbs; city tests evening microtransit hours and plans facility

Sedona transit staff reported steady ridership gains and service adjustments during a City Council update on the Sedona in Motion (SIM) program.

Transit Administrator Amber Wagner told the council that, as of April 30, Sedona’s fixed shuttle services had recorded more than 1,069,712 boardings since initial service began in March 2022 and that the newer Connect On Demand microtransit had provided 11,763 one‑way passenger trips through April 30. “Connect has already provided 11,763 passenger trips,” Wagner said.

The update matters because city leaders are using transit to relieve neighborhood congestion near trailheads and Uptown while the city evaluates longer‑term funding and facilities. Wagner said staff will present a deeper analysis of ridership trends, the Sedona Transit Implementation Plan and funding needs at a June council work session.

Wagner described recent operational changes…