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Huntington Park officials question shuttle contractor after data show steep ridership decline
Summary
City finance staff told council that National Transit Database data and contractor-supplied reports indicate long-term ridership declines for the fixed-route shuttle, averaging about 0.8 passengers per vehicle operating hour in recent years, and noted missing monthly/hourly data and unresolved documentation under review by the city attorney.
City finance staff on Tuesday told the Huntington Park City Council that the city's fixed-route shuttle program has seen a steady decline in riders and that contractor reporting gaps raised questions about contract compliance and cost effectiveness. The briefing prompted council members to direct staff to pursue accountability options, including a closed-session discussion of the contract.
Finance management analyst Woodford Marine and administrative analyst Chandler Nguyen presented National Transit Database (NTD) figures and internal analysis showing long-term declines in average passengers per revenue hour. "Based on the number of vehicles operating ... recent reports indicate…
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