Transportation Commission Meeting - May 11, 2026

The City of Stevens Point Transportation Commission held a meeting on May 11, 2026, focusing on transit operations, budget considerations, and route adjustments. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of collision repair costs for a bus damaged in an accident, which will be covered initially by the maintenance budget and potentially reimbursed by insurance. The commission also received an update on new buses entering service and the reimbursement of local option costs for bus features through a federal capital program. Additionally, the commission deliberated on proposed route adjustments, including a request-based stop addition on the yellow route and a permanent stop addition on the orange route. The commission approved the orange route change but deferred a decision on the yellow route to gather more data and consider alternatives. Updates were provided on staffing needs, ridership trends, and upcoming plans for a transfer center and transit software upgrades, including electronic ticketing and paratransit software. The next meeting was scheduled for June 8, 2026.