Staff says transit hiring remains a challenge as agency studies weekend and on‑demand service

Martinez told the board that hiring transit drivers is an ongoing challenge: "Hiring is still ongoing. It is still a struggle, a challenge that we're working through." He said the agency has not recently lost drivers and that recruitment remains active, while staff are pursuing operational adjustments to reduce impacts to routes.

Martinez also said a transit study is underway to evaluate weekend service and potential on‑demand alternatives to fixed routes; he expects a draft report in the coming months (October or November) and said staff will brief the board and council on findings and recommendations.