# 10/19/2026 City Council Meeting

The October 19, 2026, Avondale City Council meeting included an informational discussion about the future procurement and operation of the We Ride on-demand transit service. The current turnkey contract with Transdev expires in early September 2027, and federal funding rules require a competitive re-procurement; staff said there are no extension years. The city aims to maintain current service while reducing costs, with no service expansion currently budgeted. We Ride costs rose from $1.91 million in FY2024 to $3.58 million in FY2026, with $3.99 million budgeted for FY2027. Staff cited potential savings from bringing some functions in-house and federal support, including up to about $2 million for vehicle startup costs and approximately $200,000 in preventive-maintenance funds subject to a local match. The discussion also covered the 19-vehicle fleet and future replacement planning. No procurement award or contract decision was made; council feedback emphasized clear communication with riders and consideration of service needs such as Sunday operation.

Council voted 7–0 to approve an amendment to the Avondale Commons planned area development (application PL 26-0210), removing a restriction that limited occupancy to 50% of the approved multifamily units; the item did not involve a city contract award. The meeting also featured proclamations and community recognitions, followed by public comments that included support for We Ride. The consent agenda passed 7–0, but the transcript does not specify its items.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 19, 2026

### Sources
- [10/19/2026 City Council Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSop0A0-Rj8) - City of Avondale, AZ