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Council directs DOT to prepare RFP for Smart Shuttle contingent on continued MTA funding
Summary
After extended debate about ridership and past performance, the council approved an amendment asking the Department of Transportation to prepare a new request for proposals for the Smart Shuttle program, contingent on Metro (MTA) continuing to fund the service; the motion passed 12-0.
The Los Angeles City Council approved an amendment instructing the Department of Transportation (DOT) to prepare a new request for proposals (RFP) for the Smart Shuttle service, contingent on continued funding from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The measure passed unanimously, 12-0.
Council debate reflected sharply different assessments of Smart Shuttle’s performance. Supporters said the program is now carrying roughly 260,000 riders per month across its service areas and that MTA has…
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