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Homewood hears plan for Community Foundation‑funded microtransit pilot
Summary
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.
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.
The Community Foundation representative described microtransit as a workforce and access issue and said, "we are the only state in the country that does not provide state funding for public transportation," arguing that local pilots can expand job access. A Via representative…
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