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Council authorizes RFP to solicit bids for unified transit operations including BRT and paratransit
Rochester City Council · November 18, 2025
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Summary
Council authorized release of a draft 95‑page RFP seeking management and operations proposals for Rochester’s fixed-route, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and paratransit (Zips) services. Staff emphasized integration across modes, new CAD/AVL tracking, stronger performance metrics and liquidated damages for missed service.
Interim Transit and Parking Director Rachel Fouch presented the draft request for proposals to procure a contractor to operate the city’s fixed-route services, the upcoming BRT Link service and paratransit (Zips). Staff said unifying modes under one contract should…
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