Community Planning & Transportation Committee, 8/28/2025

The City of Norman's Community Planning & Transportation Committee met on August 28, 2025, to discuss several transit and transportation-related topics. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on grant funding secured for replacing aging public transit vehicles, including three large buses and a paratransit unit. The committee reviewed ridership reports showing a 25% increase in public transit use and discussed ongoing software transition issues for paratransit services. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a proposed pilot program for the Embark Well Mobility Management service, aimed at providing transportation for seniors to wellness activities. The committee considered program parameters, potential funding sources including Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TET) grants, and cost estimates, with an emphasis on pursuing grant opportunities before requesting additional budget appropriations. Additionally, the committee reviewed updates to the city’s bicycle route map, discussing funding, community input, and plans to integrate the map with digital platforms. No formal votes were recorded, but there was clear direction to continue pursuing grant funding and refine program details for the mobility pilot.