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South Central Regional Transit District marks 10 years as ridership climbs; solar array and EV expansion planned
Summary
At its Feb. 25 meeting the South Central Regional Transit District reported January ridership of 16,385 and outlined capital plans including clearing 1.75 acres for a solar array, a fourth vehicle charger, and continued electric-vehicle deployment that officials say will help the district reach near-zero emissions at its facility.
The South Central Regional Transit District board heard an update Feb. 25 on service growth and capital projects as the district marked its 10th anniversary.
Executive Director David Armijo told the board January ridership was 16,385, about 13.5% higher than a year earlier, and that the yellow route accounted for roughly 57% of trips. "We had a good month, 16,385," Armijo said during his report, tying the increase to expanded service and weekend ridership gains.
Armijo outlined ongoing capital work: staff began clearing about 1.75 acres of a roughly 7.5-acre site to prepare for a planned solar array; the district is seeking to add a fourth vehicle charger in addition to three already in place; and staff expect an…
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