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Fountain Hills to shift Ride Choice toward stricter eligibility after ridership triples
Summary
Staff reported Ride Choice ridership grew from about 900 riders in 2022 to roughly 3,000 last fiscal year, creating a projected funding gap. Council directed staff to move back to the Valley Metro classic fare model and require ADA certification, with implementation targeted for early 2027 and interim data collection.
Valley Metro’s Ride Choice program for Fountain Hills seniors and disabled residents has tripled in use over four years, creating a structural funding gap that staff say lottery funds alone will not cover.
Dave Trimble (Speaker 12) told council the program—previously funded by Arizona Lottery funds and public-transportation funds—now projects total costs…
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