Transit pilot, transfer‑station planning discussed; GoPasco director says fixed route remains backbone

The board discussed transit planning tied to the five‑year transportation program, including transfer stations and a rideshare pilot. Commissioners asked whether transfer stations are still needed given changing mobility options and staff replied that fixed‑route service remains the backbone and that transfer stations would function as multimodal hubs that could incorporate rideshare.

Commissioner questions prompted staff to describe a small rideshare pilot: "We're doing the pilot now. 3 vehicles, with a 10, 10 mile radius is costing us close to 500,000," a staff member said. Janina Alkin, GoPasco director, told the board the agency is testing other mobility options and has secured funds to work with Uber for upcoming trials while staff continues to evaluate hub locations and service integration.

Staff said project lists and funding details for transportation projects are in the packet and that the multimodal TIF holds about $18,000,000 in FY28 for transportation elements; commissioners asked for project lists and timing as design and construction decisions approach.