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Sudbury committee reviews Catch Connect ridership, plans Flash Vote and shuttle options; Select Board backs continued funding
Summary
The committee reported nearly 3,000 year-to-date Catch Connect trips and identified popular pickup points including Coolidge, shopping areas and Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School; members agreed to a Flash Vote survey to gauge interest in shuttle connections to train stations and will draft cost options for the Select Board.
Daniel Carty, chair of the Sudbury Transportation Committee, told members he presented transportation financials and ridership data to the Select Board, which supported moving forward with an article for continued funding.
Carty reported Catch Connect had completed nearly 3,000 trips year-to-date, with popular pickup locations at Coolidge, local shopping areas and Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School; drop-offs commonly included Goodnow Library. He said the health department’s memo reflected a positive view of the town’s transportation services.
Committee members agreed to use the town’s Flash Vote sampling app to survey residents on transportation awareness and potential shuttle services to train stations, emphasizing outreach to underserved areas such as Coldbrook Crossing. Adam Burney will draft survey questions and coordinate with staff (Layla) on distribution.
On shuttle planning, Burney said clearly defined hours and routes are necessary to avoid public confusion; Carty proposed developing a cost framework with multiple shuttle options to present to the Select Board. The committee also reviewed the annual report draft and discussed Uber voucher usage: December saw 46 vouchers issued (19 fully used, 6 partially) totaling $693.60; January saw 30 vouchers issued (6 fully used, 4 partially).
Members noted the town may need a new wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) provider because outreach to FedNor had not produced a response. The committee agreed the meeting cadence could shift to monthly and set its next meeting for Feb. 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
Votes at a glance: Chair Daniel Carty called for adjournment at 11:21 a.m.; Alice Sapienza moved to adjourn, Adam Burney seconded and the roll-call vote carried 5-0.
The committee did not take formal votes on shuttle routes, Flash Vote questions, or the Uber emergency voucher pilot; those items were left for follow-up.
