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Council agrees to explore shifting Guadalupe transit service to Santa Maria Regional Transit
Summary
The council authorized staff to explore consolidation of Guadalupe’s transit service with Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMART), citing potential administrative efficiencies and access to regional training and fleet procurement. A formal study and later approvals would be required before any transfer.
The Guadalupe City Council on Jan. 28 adopted Resolution 2025-09 directing staff to explore whether Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMART) should take over Guadalupe’s local transit service, currently provided by Smooth under a contract that expires at the end of the fiscal year.
Public works staff and Jeff (staff) explained SMART has capacity to buy and maintain buses, provide drivers and centralized training and absorb…
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