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Council hears request to add replacement bus to 2027–2030 TIP and explores microtransit pilot
Summary
City transit staff requested an amendment to the 2027–2030 TIP to include a replacement class 400 low‑floor bus after a totaled vehicle; staff said the vehicle could support a microtransit test, with estimated costs of $275,000–$375,000 and potential federal/local funding splits under discussion.
City staff asked the East Grand Forks City Council to amend the 2027–2030 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) on April 14 so staff may apply for federal funding to purchase a replacement transit bus and potentially pilot a microtransit service.
The presenter, identified in the meeting as Miss Ellis, said a city bus was totaled in September and that under the transit asset management plan a replacement is required (seven‑year or 150,000‑mile useful life). Ellis said the city…
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