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Municipal Transit Program Funding and Adjustments

Summary

To curb rising general fund costs, the Council voted to reduce the municipal subsidy rate for the SC Rides ride-share transit program from $9 to $5 per ride.

At a glance

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Last discussed Feb 3, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Reduces city expenditures on the SC Rides program from approximately $200,000 down to roughly $100,000 annually.

✅Who benefits

City taxpayers through reduced general fund subsidization of ride-share services.

⚠️Who could be affected

Program riders who may experience higher out-of-pocket costs.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingFeb 3, 2026approved

City Council - Feb 3, 2026

Staff reviewed local transit options, including senior mobility and SC Rides, proposing adjustments to rider caps and subsidies to keep programs financially sustainable. The council directed staff to expand trolley services as grant funding permits.

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