Greenlink director outlines FY26 operating and capital budget, signals service upgrades and transit priorities

James (last name not specified), identified as Director for Greenlink, presented the transit agency's proposed FY26 operating and capital budget and described planned service and capital investments, including bus overhauls, transit signal priority pilots and a phased introduction of 30-minute peak service on several routes.

Why it matters: the budget and service changes affect residents who depend on fixed-route and demand-response transit, and the capital investments (engines, vehicle replacement and electrification grants) shape the fleet transition and maintenance costs. Several funding sources and intergovernmental matches underpin the plan.

Key budget figures and funding: staff presented an FY26 operating budget of nearly $13 million and an FY26 capital budget of about $3.8 million, for a combined budget of roughly $16.8 million. Staff said partner contributions planned for FY26 included approximately $2.0 million from the City of Greenville (cash on hand noted) and about $3.5 million from Greenville…