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Charlottesville plan would add 10 transit drivers and support staff; city share about $1.45M for FY27

Charlottesville City Council · January 30, 2026
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Summary

Staff proposed a four-year transit expansion beginning with 10 new drivers and five support positions and continuing zero-fare service. City staff estimated Charlottesville’s FY27 share of the initial increase at about $1,451,460, with additional exposure depending on county contributions.

City staff presented a proposal to expand transit service over four years and to fund a first-year package that includes 10 new bus drivers and five support positions (operations manager, operations supervisor, two bus technicians and an inventory specialist). The package would also preserve the city’s zero-fare policy for buses implemented during the COVID emergency.

Staff presented…

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