FY26 Proposed Budget

Recent Accomplishments:

• Completed first year of “Fare Free Iowa City” pilot . • Increased annual ridership by approximately 450,000 rides (+43%) for a total of $1,290,000 in foregone fare revenue back into the pockets of transit customers. • Improved on-time performance by 3%. • To meet climate action goals, developed a performance management plan to reach 1.91 million rides on Iowa City Transit by 2030.On boarded 14 new transit drivers. • Published RFP for transit facility architectural and engineering consultant. • Facilitated Federal Transit Administration planning and environmental review for replacement transit facility. • Staff retention and maintaining transit schedule during staffing shortages. • Maintaining fleet in state of good repair. • Sourcing parts and support for electric bus maintenance. • Addressing the rise in aggressive or otherwise concerning behavior from the public through continued descalation and mental health awareness training. • Final commissioning of electric bus charging equipment with correct specifications. • Continue to creatively market “Free Fare Iowa City” to build transit ridership towards 1.91 million rider goal. • Finalizing Federal Transit Administration planning and environmental review for replacement transit facility. • Finalize contract for transit facility design consultant, commence design. • Procure consultant to assist with development of transit stop enhancement program.

Upcoming Challenges:

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