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Brownsville Metro lays out phased microtransit plan, projects near-term savings
Summary
Brownsville Metro and consultants presented an FTA-funded microtransit and operational analysis recommending route streamlining, four implementation phases (immediate microtransit, East–West routes in later phases, frequency enhancements and future express service) and estimated first‑phase operating savings of roughly $300,000–$600,000.
Brownsville City Commissioners heard a detailed microtransit and system‑redesign presentation on Dec. 2 from Brownsville Metro and consultant Benish that proposes integrating on‑demand microtransit zones with streamlined fixed routes to maintain coverage while improving efficiency.
Brownsville Metro planner Jenny Garcia told the commission the agency received full federal funding from the Federal Transit Administration for route restoration planning and said the study focused on cost and operational efficiency and serving underserved areas. Consultant Taylor Cox said the project combined demographic, ridership and walk‑shed analyses and substantial outreach: “we engaged well over 1,000 people through surveys, virtual visits and stakeholder interviews,” he said, noting the study included rider intercept…
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