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Portsmouth council debates whether to move microtransit study from grant-dependence to city-funded
Summary
Councilors and members of the public debated moving CIP funding for a microtransit feasibility study from 'aspirational' federal grants to capital outlay or revenues. Supporters warned federal funding is shrinking; opponents said the city should not preclude grant pursuit. Council tabled the funding-change motion to Dec. 8 so the Sustainability Committee can review studies.
Councilors and residents debated on Nov. 17 whether the city should rely on uncertain federal and state grants or place local capital funds up front to advance a proposed microtransit study.
Bill Lyons of the Sustainability Committee urged councilors to fund a microtransit shuttle feasibility study, saying it would address transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions and "provide lower-cost access to jobs and other…
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