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El Cajon approves $1.5 million state grant and agreement for two‑year on‑demand microtransit pilot
Summary
The El Cajon City Council unanimously accepted a $1.5 million state Clean Mobility Options grant and authorized a two‑year professional services agreement with Nomad Transit (VIA) to operate a three‑vehicle electric microtransit pilot, designed to provide first/last‑mile connections and a wheelchair‑accessible option.
The El Cajon City Council on Sept. 24 voted unanimously to accept a $1.5 million state Clean Mobility Options (CMO) grant and authorize a professional services agreement with Nomad Transit (operating as VIA) to run a two‑year on‑demand microtransit pilot.
City Engineer Mario Sanchez told the council the service will run with three electric minivans, including one wheelchair‑accessible vehicle, and is designed to “connect the first and last mile connections to transit and other locations within the…
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