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CARTS asks Kenai for $10,000 local match after ridership jump; agency says $312,000 shortfall threatens federal funds
Summary
Central Area Rural Transit System reported a 21% ridership increase in 2024 and requested a $10,000 contribution from Kenai to meet local match requirements for new dispatch software and mobile app, citing a $125,000 shortfall in local match and a total $312,000 operating gap.
Central Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) briefed Kenai City Council on April 16 about ridership growth, operational improvements and a request for a $10,000 city contribution to cover required local match for dispatching software and a new mobile app.
Executive Director Jessica Schultz said ridership grew 21% in 2024, delivering nearly 36,000 rides, and noted that 66% of trips are employment-related. "The city of Kenai represents 39% of all of our drop offs making it the most traveled to destination within our service area," Schultz said.
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