Homewood hears plan for Community Foundation‑funded microtransit pilot
City officials heard a presentation April 13 on a proposed 1.25‑year microtransit pilot for Homewood, with the Community Foundation offering $800,000 to fund startup and initial operations. BJCTA would manage the service and Via would provide app‑based vans; council members raised questions about fleet size, zones and long‑term costs.
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Homewood City Council on April 13 heard a detailed presentation on a proposed microtransit pilot that proponents say would expand on‑demand van service across the city and supply data to guide any future local funding decisions. A Community Foundation representative told the council the foundation has approved $800,000 to cover a 1.25‑year pilot and startup costs, and said that the pilot would give the city time to evaluate demand before committing city funds.
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