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City staff proposes ending non–income-qualified HivePass to save $177,000 amid tight budget
Summary
Community & Neighborhoods staff proposed eliminating the HivePass program (about 440 monthly users) to generate roughly $177,000 in general-fund revenue and cut administrative costs, while preserving low-income and school transit passes; staff cited rising program administration costs and legal ambiguity tied to EPA vehicle lists for an EV-parking program.
As part of its FY27 package, Community & Neighborhoods proposed ending the non–income-qualified HivePass transit discount program to generate approximately $177,000 in general-fund revenue. Director Tammy Hunsicker said the HivePass serves about 440 monthly users and that the city will preserve low-income and school passes while protecting the frequent-transit network.
Hunsicker said the program's administration costs have increased and that some components are tied to federal EPA lists (related to an EV parking program), which have changed and introduced uncertainty. Council members asked whether many HivePass users would qualify for low-income passes and asked for communications so impacted users could be guided to alternatives; staff said they would coordinate with UTA and employers to share options and would return with ridership and administration-cost detail.
Council discussion noted the program's value to riders and the difficulty of choosing among transit priorities; CAN said it would pursue additional data and communication plans if the council moves forward with elimination.
