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Petersburg transit director warns fleet aging; council hears plan for new buses and shelter repairs
Summary
At an April 1 council work session, the citys transit director outlined an aging fleet, rising repair costs and a plan to acquire new buses and install stalled bus shelters; councilmembers pressed for timelines, funding options and accountability.
Transit Director Mason told the Petersburg City Council at its April 1 work session that the citys transit fleet has largely exceeded federally recommended useful life and is driving frequent breakdowns and rising repair costs.
Mason, director of Mass Transit, said the system operates 29 buses and that 22 have already reached or passed their useful life. "We need buses. We need buses," Mason said, urging council to consider replacing at least seven to 10 vehicles to reduce maintenance expenses and service interruptions.
The presentation described useful-life standards used by federal grant programs: large heavy-duty buses at about 12 years, medium light-duty at five years and paratransit vehicles at shorter intervals. Mason said the agency spends roughly $350,000 a year on…
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