City‑county transit service to relaunch as 'JC Connect' after ridership gains and new vans

City County Transportation (formerly Cleetran) told the council it will rebrand as 'JC Connect' to modernize its public presence and attract riders who remain unaware of the demand‑response service. The agency said it has already installed new dispatch software and purchased three grant‑funded vans.

Presenter AJ highlighted ridership growth and said recent ridership metrics show the agency is up 33% year over year with an expectation to finish the fiscal year up roughly 40% year over year. “When I say recent ridership, July 6, we surpassed all of FY25’s ridership with roughly three months remaining,” AJ said, adding that a customer web portal and mobile app will let residents schedule curb‑to‑curb trips by phone or mobile device. Council thanked the team for improved service and noted stronger presence and partnerships with healthcare providers and local businesses as a priority for future growth.