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Transit contract prompts fresh questions as Lago Vista council weighs value and service
Summary
Councilors reviewed trip counts and costs for CapMetro service and discussed whether the city should continue participating or pursue alternatives. Staff and councilors asked for better service metrics, clearer route coverage, and options for reallocating annual payments if CapMetro service remains unsatisfactory.
Councilors examined recent ridership and cost data for CapMetro service after several council members raised concerns about cost per ride, routing and coverage.
Staff said 2023 saw 18,848 boardings that were charged to Lago Vista and that total city payments for the year were about $1.141 million, which equates to roughly $60.54 per boarding under that accounting. For 2024 the city reported average monthly ridership of about 194 riders and total annual…
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