Oak Ridge council approves transit contract award after residents press for oversight, app and extended hours

May 12, 2025

Oak Ridge City Council on May 12 approved a one-year contract not to exceed $230,000 with East Tennessee Human Resources Agency (ETHRA) to operate the city's public transit system, contingent on state grant funding, and required the city manager to return the negotiated contract to council for final approval.

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Oak Ridge City Council on May 12 approved a one-year contract not to exceed $230,000 with East Tennessee Human Resources Agency (ETHRA) to operate the city's public transit system, contingent on state grant funding, and added new conditions after extensive public comment and council discussion. The council also authorized up to a 90-day extension of the existing ETHRA agreement while the city negotiates the new contract.

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