Council tables vote on Freebee microtransit expansion amid coverage and cost concerns

Apr 15, 2026

Council members asked staff to revise a proposed expansion of the city’s Freebee microtransit zone and to return with updated boundaries and cost estimates after debating service area, senior access and potential wait-time increases; the motion to table passed by roll call.

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Council members on April 15 temporarily postponed consideration of a third amendment to the city’s microtransit agreement with Freebee after a lengthy debate over which neighborhoods the service should cover, how many vehicles are needed and what the surtax allocation should fund.

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