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Committee reviews bus replacement plan, including wheelchair lift for Bus 19
Summary
HBR Fleet Manager Andy Lein presented a staggered fleet replacement schedule to avoid multiple simultaneous vehicle replacements and said the district is considering a full‑size wheelchair lift for Bus 19 (est. $97,400) and a new transit vehicle (est. $65,129).
Andy Lein, HBR Fleet Manager, presented a replacement schedule for buses and vans designed to stagger purchases and avoid replacing multiple vehicles at once. He told the Building, Grounds & Transportation Committee the plan balances the fleet and identifies near‑term needs, including a full‑size wheelchair lift for Bus 19 and a new transit vehicle.
"The district is looking at replacing Bus 19 with a full size wheelchair lift, estimated at $97,400, as well as adding a new transit, estimated at $65,129," Lein said. The committee did not make a formal purchasing decision at the meeting; no procurement timeline or funding source was specified on the record.
