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GoPasco outlines annual certification, microtransit pilot timeline and staffing pressures
Summary
GoPasco presented its annual state-statutory certification and reported progress on a microtransit pilot currently in contract drafting and county attorney review; staff also flagged overtime increases and ongoing CDL recruitment.
GoPasco officials presented the agency's annual certification material required by state statute, provided National Transit Database ridership and mileage for 2023–24, and reviewed budget execution. Jim Flaherty opened the informational item and GoPasco Director Nina Elkins answered board questions about operations.
Elkins said GoPasco is preparing a microtransit pilot and the agreement is in draft pending vendor review and county attorney comments; staff estimated the pilot could launch in a couple of months once procurement and contracting steps are complete. Board members pressed for timelines and asked how long the agreement has been with the county attorney’s office; staff provided approximate periods (“a few months,” possibly around six) and said Purchasing had been engaged in the process.
Board members also questioned rising overtime (noted in the budget materials as up about 115%) and asked whether driver shortages were driving overtime costs. Elkins said GoPasco is operating a CDL training program and hiring but continues to see turnover during recruitment and training; the training period was described as roughly four weeks for initial licensing and certification.
Why it matters: Microtransit pilots are commonly used to supplement fixed-route service, target underserved areas and test demand-responsive models. Staffing and overtime pressures affect service reliability and budget outlook for the coming fiscal year.
What’s next: Staff will continue contracting steps with the vendor and county attorney's office, provide updated timelines to the board and return with the microtransit agreement for approval when ready.
