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Belton council authorizes interim microtransit agreement with Hill Country Transit
Summary
The council authorized the city manager to execute an interim agreement with Hill Country Transit District to begin microtransit service in Belton, expanding on‑demand rides with three peak‑hour vehicles and a connector to Temple. The program was budgeted at about $55,000 and council approved the agreement unanimously.
Belton City Council voted Oct. 22 to authorize the city manager to execute an interim agreement with the Hill Country Transit District to operate a microtransit service in Belton.
Planning staff said the pilot will operate three peak‑hour vehicles (morning and evening commute windows) plus two off‑peak periods and will include a connector service between Cove and Temple. City staff had set aside $55,000 in the budget for the commitment; presenters said the actual short‑term cost comes in at roughly $55,037.
A council member described the microtransit as “transformative,” praising the service’s ability to provide Uber‑like trips for local riders at an affordable rate and citing early ridership data that staff said exceeded previous fixed‑route bus usage. Council members moved and seconded the measure and the motion passed unanimously.
The agreement is interim; staff will monitor ridership and costs and report back to the council. The action authorizes the city manager to sign the interlocal agreement and begin the pilot service under the terms presented.
What's next: staff will implement the microtransit schedule and return to council with usage data and any recommended budget changes.
