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Commission reviews transit survey as county prepares to buy a bus
Summary
Commissioners reviewed a transit survey and plans to purchase a bus; they ruled out a fixed route for now because of budget constraints and discussed logistics including drivers, maintenance, fueling and a QR-code survey for public input.
Daggett County commissioners reviewed a transit survey and preliminary plans after officials said county reserves now permit acquiring a bus. The approach presented favors demand-driven trips and mobility management rather than a fixed route because of operating-cost constraints.
Unidentified Speaker 7 explained the county has saved enough to purchase a bus but lacks budget for ongoing fixed-route operations; the initial plan would use central pickup points in Dutch John and Manila and offer periodic shopping trips to Rock Springs. Commissioners discussed borrowing an older bus from a neighboring county to stage in Dutch John and the logistics of sending at least one vehicle to Vernal for maintenance.
Why it matters: residents in remote towns have limited mobility options; a county-supported bus could improve access to shopping and services but requires ongoing operating funds and certified drivers.
Details: discussion covered driver recruitment and drug-testing logistics for CDL drivers (federal testing rules), fleet fuel cards, and possible use of school district drivers or a driver pool. Staff proposed distributing a QR-code survey in newsletters and post offices to gauge demand and routes before committing to service design.
Next steps: staff will circulate the survey and return with recommended routes and an operational plan that addresses driver certification, drug-testing compliance, and maintenance arrangements.
