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City reviews ambitious 10‑year transit blueprint; consultants warn operating costs could top $5.5–6 million
Summary
Consultants presented a 10‑year public transportation plan proposing phased service expansion including a West Laramie loop, north–south routes and longer hours; the study estimates capital needs and an ultimate annual operating cost of roughly $5.5–6 million at full build‑out.
City planners and consultants outlined a phased 10‑year public transportation plan that would add fixed‑route service to West Laramie, introduce a north–south loop, extend service hours and phase in fleet purchases and stop infrastructure over time.
Mary Bork (City Manager’s Office) told council the study is a collaborative product with Albany County and noted that county adoption may be needed for some future grant applications. Consultant Paul Zimmerman (Mead & Hunt) summarized findings from outreach and technical analysis: the study identified major gaps — no fixed weekend service to West Laramie, limited transit to the airport, hospital and Greyhound stop, and no consistent north–south service — and…
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