City Council Work Session - 09/08/2025

The City Council Work Session of Goodyear on September 8, 2025, focused primarily on updates and plans related to the city's pavement management and public transit services for fiscal year 2026. Public Works staff presented the pavement management projects funded by a $4.3 million budget, detailing treatments such as liquid road, micro seal, and mill overlay across 55 lane miles. They discussed the pavement condition index (PCI), noting recent declines due to rising costs and insufficient funding to maintain the preferred PCI range. The council acknowledged the need for increased funding to sustain and improve road conditions. Additionally, the session covered the city's public transit services, including fixed-route buses, paratransit, and the microtransit service "We Ride." Staff highlighted the funding sources, operational challenges, and ridership data, emphasizing the success of the microtransit pilot and ongoing efforts to integrate it with Valley Metro services potentially at a lower cost. Discussions included grant challenges for operating funds, fare policies, and future service expansions. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded during this session, but the council expressed interest in upcoming budget discussions to address funding needs for both pavement and transit programs.