Multimodal Transportation Commission – June 24, 2026

The City of Asheville Multimodal Transportation Commission held a meeting on June 24, 2026, focusing primarily on the Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) of the city's transit system and an update to the traffic calming policy. The COA presentation detailed proposed changes to the transit network aiming to shift from a 50/50 ridership-coverage model to a 60/40 model favoring ridership, with increased frequency on key routes and some service reductions in lower-ridership areas. Commissioners discussed impacts on specific routes and neighborhoods, including potential service removals and frequency improvements, and emphasized the importance of aligning changes with the existing transit master plan. A motion was made and passed supporting the draft transit network with encouragement for City Council to explore non-fixed route service options. The traffic calming policy update included plans to simplify the policy, expand traffic calming tools beyond speed humps, and improve implementation processes. Public engagement efforts and future steps toward policy adoption were outlined. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were reported, but discussions referenced the new transit contract's liquidated damages for early departures, indicating ongoing vendor performance management.