MCRTD Board Meeting August 20, 2026

The McLennan County Rural Transit District Board held a meeting on August 20, 2026, to swear in new board members and review operational and financial reports. The board discussed the district's transit services, including demand response and commuter routes, highlighting ridership trends, service analytics, and rider experience feedback. Financially, the district is primarily grant-funded, with local revenues from advertising and scheduling services. Key budget discussions included the transition from diesel to unleaded fuel vehicles, insurance cost adjustments due to a new policy separate from the city, and the impact of a new third-party auditor. The board approved the prior meeting minutes, operational and financial reports, and ratified certification and signature authority forms required by TxDOT for upcoming fiscal years. They also addressed the discontinuation of a service expansion program due to unmet performance metrics and discussed ongoing efforts to optimize service delivery and funding utilization.