The board approved August 16, 2026 service changes — including a Route 2 realignment and UT shuttle frequency reductions — accepted a Title VI analysis that identified disparate impacts on minority and low‑income riders, and authorized related contracts and an ILA amendment adding $5 million in CPRG reimbursement.

Council heard a mini‑budget presentation proposing route frequency cuts, expanded microtransit (Vride/Votran) and a $0.50 paratransit fare increase. After public and council debate over equity and service, a motion to reject the paratransit fare increase passed 4–3.

Staff reviewed road‑usage charging research, a two‑year pilot with 2,000 drivers, and options that avoid GPS (odometer reporting and plug‑in telematics). They said a per‑mile rate of ~2.6¢ would be revenue‑neutral today and stressed transition risks tied to bond debt and interstate consistency.

City aims to finalize director's rules for micromobility by July, enhancing safety and equity.

MBTA presented three alternative packages for Medford service that trade restoring Route 94 against reallocating buses to increase Route 80 or to reroute Route 96; Medford riders and an MBTA technical staff member debated accessibility impacts and resource tradeoffs during the meeting.

Consultants present draft bicycle network plan focusing on safety equity and connectivity in Hawaiian Gardens.

After reviewing FY27 transit service proposals, the committee agreed to add Poolesville and Damascus Ride On Flex microtransit zones and an all-day Burtonsville Flash expansion to the reconciliation list, directing staff to return with implementation details and data on ridership and program performance.