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Page County earmarks $24,129 in draft FY2027 budget for transit demonstration if DMAS grant is not awarded
Summary
A feasibility study recommended a two‑vehicle demonstration (fixed route in Luray and an on‑demand vehicle). A public survey of 803 respondents showed 88% support; the Board agreed to earmark $24,129 as the county’s potential share for one year of demonstration service in FY2027 if external grant funding is not received.
Staff updated the Board on the Page County Public Transit Feasibility Study, a partnership with Valley Health, Virginia Regional Transit and the towns of Luray and Stanley. The study—based on a public survey of 803 Page County residents that showed 88% support—recommended a demonstration with two vehicles: a fixed route in Luray (Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.) and an on‑demand vehicle for outlying areas.
Grant funding is available for a two‑year demonstration, leaving an annual local share of $96,516; split four ways, the county’s share would be $24,129. The Board was in consensus to earmark $24,129 in the FY2027 budget should DMAS funding not be awarded, and staff will pursue partnerships and grant opportunities to cover demonstration costs.
