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Homewood council directs city manager to pursue microtransit pilot with BJCTA
Summary
The Homewood City Council authorized staff to develop a proposed microtransit agreement with the BJCTA and Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, approving a plan to return a proposal in June and aim for a July pilot start; the motion passed 5–0 (Resolution 26‑40).
The Homewood City Council voted unanimously to direct the city manager to develop a microtransit pilot in partnership with the Birmingham‑Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) and the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham.
Mayor Jennifer Andress and several councilors said the idea has been under discussion for years, including a 2021 survey with the regional planning commission. Councilors framed microtransit as a way to serve residents with…
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