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Council backs extending El Paseo courtesy cart hours; expansion beyond district left for study
Summary
Staff presented the El Paseo courtesy cart program (three carts, 7–10k annual riders, about $224,000 annual cost from general fund). Council signaled support to extend operating hours to evenings/weekends; expanding service area (Living Desert, mall, San Pablo) will be studied for costs and revenue options.
City staff reviewed the El Paseo courtesy cart program and sought council feedback on whether to extend operating hours, add vehicles or expand the service area.
Martin Alvarez explained the program’s history: the service began in 2004, currently operates with three carts (two standard and one ADA unit) from October through May, seven days a week from roughly 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and averages…
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