City Approves New Transit Plan

By Jane Reporter, May 12, 2026

The city council voted seven to two on Tuesday to approve a sweeping new transit plan that will add three rapid-transit lines, double the bus frequency on key corridors, and modernize fare collection across the regional network. Supporters call it the largest investment in mobility in two decades; critics argue the funding model relies too heavily on future ridership growth. Implementation begins in the second quarter next year with right-of-way acquisition.

Procurement for vehicles is scheduled for the third quarter, and the first phase is expected to enter revenue service within thirty months of the council's approval.