GCC reports jump in ridership after taking over Monroe County's transportation disadvantaged program
The county's new community transportation contractor, GCC, told commissioners it enrolled 85 riders in the first month after transition and completed 880 trips in October (average 5.19 miles); staff said 50% of riders are routine and funding mixes include county SSTP funds and FDOT 5310 grants.
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County staff and the Guidance Care Center (GCC) briefed the board on the first-month performance of the county's Social Services Transportation Program (SSTP) after GCC became the community transportation coordinator. Maureen Dum Levy, GCC's regional senior vice president, reported that GCC doubled full-time drivers from two to four, enrolled 85 riders, and completed 880 trips in October with an average trip length of 5.19 miles.
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