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Council increases Dial‑A‑Ride appropriation and orders immediate limits after surge in college riders
Summary
Council approved a fiscal year increase to $1,033,000 and directed staff to immediately eliminate Target as an allowed out‑of‑city destination and to cap general public riders at 16 one‑way trips per month, while directing a formal fare analysis and public input process for broader fare and hour changes.
The City Council on Feb. 10 approved an emergency appropriation to cover unexpectedly large Dial‑A‑Ride expenditures and directed staff to implement immediate, targeted cost‑containment measures after consultants showed ridership surged following integration with Uber and heavy trip activity originating at the Claremont Colleges.
Community Services Manager Kristen Mikula said the system — historically sized for seniors, people with disabilities and limited general‑public usage — saw large general‑public growth beginning in July 2025 and that trips to Montclair and Target were a major cost driver. Staff recommended appropriating $1,033,000 this fiscal year from…
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