Stilson Transit Center operating deal up for county vote
Teton County commissioners will consider a deal for the Town of Jackson to run day-to-day Stilson Transit Center operations, with county departments keeping capital maintenance, parking lot snow removal and chargers in their FY2027 budgets.
Stilson Transit Center opened for service Aug. 11, and Teton County commissioners are set to vote Monday on who keeps it working for riders: the Town of Jackson, through Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit (START), would handle routine cleaning, minor repairs, trash and recycling, transit signage, sidewalk snow removal and utilities under the operating agreement listed on the county agenda. The county would keep the heavier pieces: cameras, heating and cooling, capital repairs, alarms, electronic doors, information technology, parking lot snow removal, sweeping, electric vehicle chargers, pavement and lighting, according to the Stilson packet.
For commuters parking at Stilson or transferring there, the useful part is not another ribbon-cutting. It is whether bathrooms, indoor waiting space, covered bike parking with e-bike charging, sidewalks and the lot are actually maintained once winter hits. Staff say both sides have already budgeted their assigned costs for fiscal year 2027, so the question Monday is whether commissioners approve the management split for the county-owned hub that now sits inside the START system.
Background
The Stilson Transit Center Operating Agreement, considered in August 2026, formalizes operational management by the Town of Jackson (via START) at no direct cost to Teton County, following major amendments in 2024 and the original 1997 agreement.
Latest: 2026-08-24 — Board considered the new Stilson Transit Center Operating Agreement formalizing operational management by START and the Town of Jackson after the new center opened.
curated as of 2026-08-22
On August 31, 2026, Teton County and Jackson officials will meet to discuss the $9.3M START Bus budget for FY26, with stakeholders including the START Board, local governments, and the public.
Latest: 2026-08-31 — Special Joint Meeting scheduled at 1:30 PM to discuss and finalize the START Budget for FY26.
curated as of 2026-08-08
Teton County faces a $1.5M federal funding cut for START transit in FY 2027, prompting a proposed budget amendment with service cuts, possible fare hikes, and a special joint meeting on August 31, 2026.
Latest: 2026-08-31 — Special joint meeting scheduled to discuss budget amendment addressing $1.5M federal funding reduction for START transit.
curated as of 2026-08-26
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda | agenda |
| August 24, 2026 | Stilson Transit Center Operating Agreement Packet | packet |