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Addison council approves six‑month Via pilot for on‑demand microtransit and paratransit despite one dissent
Summary
Council authorized a six‑month contract with Via to provide on‑demand microtransit and paratransit service (initial cap $872,231) and approved a related budget amendment; staff and vendor highlighted GoPass integration, paratransit continuity and performance metrics while residents urged caution over regional connectivity and election‑period marketing.
The Addison City Council voted to approve a six‑month contract with Via Transportation Inc. to provide on‑demand microtransit and paratransit services, with a not‑to‑exceed initial figure of $872,231 for the pilot term.
City staff (Ashley, speaker 28) described the proposed service as a town‑wide zone operated on a dedicated, branded fleet (seven active vehicles, three wheelchair‑accessible, plus two spares) with seven rally points that connect to regional bus and rail lines. Staff said Via would provide an all‑inclusive vehicle‑hour fee ($61.10 per vehicle hour in the quoted model), data dashboards, monthly reporting, and a six‑month transit study to evaluate long‑term needs.
Via representatives demonstrated how the company integrates with…
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