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Johnson County transit manager outlines ridership gains, Saturday expansion and software relaunch

Johnson County Commissioners Court · January 29, 2026
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Summary

City County Transportation’s general manager reported ridership increases, an FY26 budget of $1.97 million, expanded Saturday countywide service, new buses arriving on an NCTCOG grant, and a planned rebrand and online scheduling tools to reduce hold times.

AJ Arjanan, general manager of City County Transportation, told the Commissioners Court that ridership climbed in 2025 and the agency is pursuing service and technology improvements to make county transit more reliable and accessible.

Arjanan said the system saw an 8.4% increase in passenger trips in 2025 (roughly 1,700 trips) and that December recorded a 45% year‑over‑year ridership increase. He said 68% of trips are for elderly and disabled riders and about…

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