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Tribal transit launches Kenai–Sterling service; operators say federal grants and formula funding support expansion
Summary
Brandy Bell told the council that a tribal transit service began operations Dec. 2 between Nikiski and Sterling with one combined route at launch, Gillig buses, ADA access, FTA grant funding and fare structure of $5 single ride/$10 day/$100 monthly; operators plan route expansion, stops coordination with the city and paratransit connections.
Brandy Bell, the transit program manager for the tribal operator, reported to the Kenai City Council on Dec. 3 that the service launched the previous day with a single combined route between Nikiski and Sterling and stops in central Kenai.
Bell said the fleet includes four 37‑foot Gillig buses (34 seated, up to 52 capacity), ADA ramps, bike racks and bike capacity on front mounts; initial service hours are…
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