Title
Regional Express Bus Service Agreement Renewal with the City of Gastonia
Action
Action:
A. Adopt a resolution ratifying an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Gastonia for Regional Express Bus Service for an initial term of one year, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the agreement for up to four, one-year terms and to amend the agreement consistent with the purpose for which the agreement was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, CATS
Jason Lawrence, CATS
Pamela White, CATS
Explanation
§ The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) currently operates regional express bus services to the City of Gastonia.
§ The current interlocal agreement with the City of Gastonia for these services expires June 30, 2025.
§ As part of the Metropolitan Transit Commission adopted policies, the City of Gastonia will reimburse the city for 50 percent of net costs for regional express bus services between Gastonia and uptown Charlotte.
§ The total estimated year one contract cost of the bus service is $224,844. Annual renewals will be adjusted for inflation and/or service level changes.
§ Benefits of the regional express shuttle and bus services include:
- Maintaining mobility for residents of Charlotte and surrounding jurisdictions,
- Helping Charlotte meet air quality attainment goals, and
- Reducing the number of vehicles trips within Mecklenburg County on an annual basis.
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Resolution