START’s 5-Year Transit Plan turns on drivers, housing and real money
On May 28, the START Board is set to discuss and approve the 5-Year Transit Development Plan, with service growth tied to operator housing, staffing and a budget path rising toward $13.4 million by 2031.
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $9.3 million |
| 2027 | $9.8 million |
| 2028 | $11.4 million |
| 2029 | $12.0 million |
| 2030 | $12.7 million |
| 2031 | $13.4 million |
The START Board is scheduled Thursday to discuss and approve the 5-Year Transit Development Plan, a five-year route, fare and service plan that is only as real as the drivers and housing behind it, according to the START Board agenda. The plan’s practical choice is Scenario 2: put the new network in place without an immediate jump in miles, hours or staff, then add frequency as START can house and hire operators. That matters for anyone counting on commuter service from the rural edges, because every added commuter round trip takes another operator.
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | START Board Regular Meeting Agenda | agenda |