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WRTA reports ridership gains, pilot microtransit growth and plans fixed‑route redesign
Summary
WRTA reported increased microtransit ridership in Riverton, a record month for the safe‑ride program (601 rides), and plans to redesign fixed routes to improve efficiency and better match demand; procurement plans for replacement buses and federal match were also discussed.
WRTA staff told the commission the agency is operating a Riverton microtransit pilot that has grown from initial ridership of 40–50 a day to about 60–70 daily riders, and said the agency's safe‑ride program recorded 601 rides in December. WRTA staff described data-driven fixes, a planned fixed‑route redesign and an ongoing push to refine travel-time and stop locations to increase efficiency.
"Our safe ride program set another ridership record in December, 601," WRTA staff reported. The presenter also provided system metrics (passengers per mile on fixed routes) and said the agency planned a redesign with stakeholders and consultants, aiming to show a draft plan to the commission in the first part of 2026.
WRTA staff explained capital procurement opportunities: an approximate per-bus planning cost of $500,000 with 85% federal 5339 grant coverage and an expected local 15% match. Commissioners discussed service rationalization in sparse rural areas, tracking of trip purposes (medical, grocery, veterans) and the potential for shared governance if a broader regional district is contemplated. No formal action was taken; staff will return with a fixed-route redesign proposal and inventory of capital needs.
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