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Paratransit uncertainty: MV/MBcontract questions spur public alarm; RTS prepares as possible emergency CTC

Gainesville Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) board · November 3, 2025
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Summary

Board members and riders raised urgent concerns after staff said MV/MB Transportation has not confirmed whether it will remain the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC); RTS may be asked to serve as an emergency CTC and staff said they were "on target for March" to assume ADA services if necessary.

Board members and audience speakers pressed MTPO and transit staff for answers about paratransit continuity after staff reported ongoing discussions with MV (MB) Transportation and contacts with the State Transportation Disadvantaged commission.

MTPO staff said they had discussed the matter with MV/MB and the state, and that the CTD had asked whether MV/MB intended to continue as the CTC. "They will be asking RTS if they wanna be the emergency CTC," staff…

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