Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Washington County transit reports ridership dip in May, weighs cost-saving measures
Summary
Transit staff told the Public Works Committee that ridership fell in May, cost per service hour is rising, and the department is piloting internal fleet management tools, evaluating an internal service fund and exploring partnerships with other providers.
At the Washington County Public Works Committee meeting on 2025-06-18, transit staff reported a decline in ridership for May and described plans and pilots aimed at improving efficiency and controlling costs.
The committee heard that transit revenue and operating costs are under pressure: staff said ridership fell in May and that the cost per service hour continues to rise, outpacing inflation. Committee members and staff discussed possible responses including earlier fare increases, shortening service hours…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
