Transit Commission reports 3,056 rides for August, readies staff and outreach ahead of budget season

Chair opened the meeting and moved into the administrator's reports, where a staff member reported ridership and operational updates.

"3,056 rides for August," the staff member said, noting the number as the most recent monthly ridership figure. The staff member added that "Jason, our new full time employee, is just about done with his training" and is expected to begin operating independently next week.

The staff member also said the commission remains short one part-time position after a scheduled interviewee did not follow up. On planning, the staff member said the next budget meeting is set for next Tuesday and described the start of budget season as underway.

Outreach received attention: a committee member said the commission's radio spot had been replayed multiple times, which commissioners described as helpful for reaching newcomers. The staff member reported receiving an email from "Ellie" about tour lights and said preparations for related communications are in progress.

The commission did not take formal action on these operational items; the discussion focused on staffing timelines, outreach plans and preparing materials for the upcoming budget meeting.