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Transit expansion study, parking modernization and electric buses on council’s FY27 radar

Dubuque City Council · April 9, 2026
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Summary

Transportation Director Ryan Naki briefed the council on Juul Transit and parking operations, noting an FTA award for electric buses, rollout of new ramp gate and license‑plate recognition equipment, and an FTA Areas of Persistent Poverty grant to study route optimization and service hours.

Ryan Naki, director of Transportation Services, presented the transit and parking elements of the FY2027 budget on April 9, outlining operations, equipment needs, and modernization plans.

Naki said Juul Transit operates fixed‑route and paratransit services with 13 light‑duty and 17 heavy‑duty vehicles, 280+ stops, and three transfer locations. He presented an asset‑age summary aligned with FTA useful‑life guidance and said the department is pursuing federal grants to replace aging vehicles. The department reported ridership growth in recent…

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