The board approved a two‑phase fare increase (Jan. 10, 2027 and Jan. 2029), retired the EquiFair program into an expanded reduced‑fare structure and expanded eligibility to include veterans and riders at or below 150% of the federal poverty level, following Title VI analyses staff said showed no disparate impacts.

A months‑long dispute over new 'no standing' signs on Arlington Avenue split Riverdale residents and DOT, with DOT citing emergency-access engineering and residents citing long-standing parking use, a 303-signature petition and tickets issued after signs went up.

The borough manager told the infrastructure committee that a contractor-driven access change may close pedestrian access to the North Norbert Avenue bridge for about 15 months; staff are studying detour routes, a week-long pedestrian count and ADA-compliant shuttle options while seeking PennDOT and Amtrak approvals.

Speakers at a public hearing backed the planning board and MCDOTs hybrid bus-rapid-transit alternative for New Hampshire Avenue, and urged interim bus-priority measures to improve safety and frequency while the full BRT is developed.

The board approved submission of a Section 5311 grant application (large operating/capital budget included in the packet) and a Section 5310 application requesting two higher-capacity vehicles (about $420,000 with a 20% local match). Both resolutions were approved for inclusion in upcoming grant submissions.

Agency staff summarized a Federal Transit Administration triennial review that found documentation-related deficiencies in several areas (subrecipient oversight, spare vehicle ratio, ADA complaint documentation, paratransit visitor documentation, next-day scheduling). Staff said corrective actions were submitted and some items must be documented by November; presenters emphasized many findings reflect documentation gaps rather than operational failures.

Dozens of parents and a transportation professional urged the Newport‑Mesa Unified School District board to revisit a recent policy banning e‑bikes on elementary and middle‑school campuses, calling it burdensome to working families and urging education, registration and targeted safety measures instead of a blanket prohibition.

The Commission broadly endorsed recommending a network of physically protected micromobility facilities on major and minor arterials, suggested 8–80 accessibility benchmarks and proposed policy targets to reduce household vehicle ownership as part of the general‑plan guidance.

Utah Developmental Disabilities Council presenters told Box Elder commissioners that a statewide rural transportation study found 64 cities and 21 counties participated and 22% of respondents reported limited access to needed destinations; presenters recommended grant partnerships, BRAG coordination and a transportation coalition to improve rural mobility.

Lakes & Prairies CAP LP representatives told commissioners they shifted rural transit operations to a Holly hub, increased ridership to 292 rides Jan–Aug and obtained a one-year Live Well at Home grant funding roughly 40–45% of transportation costs; proposed county funding requests were reduced from prior years.

The council adopted Resolution No. 26-277 authorizing the Parish President to enter a Sidewalk Agreement with DOTD for State Project No. 4400036335 (LA 23 at LA 406 turn lane extension); DOTD will pay 100% of construction costs and the parish will acquire servitudes and maintain sidewalks after completion.

Council President McCurven updated the committee on the Eastrail Regional Advisory Council's July site visit to Coulomb Park and efforts to address the southern terminus gap and potential connections toward Lake Desire and the Cedar River trail network.

The board approved an intergovernmental agreement with Ouray County to share a VA‑funded vehicle for weekly veterans transportation to medical appointments and authorized a driver position; initial funding comes from VA and El Pomar Foundation grants.

Supervisors declared September Transit Month, praised VTA for record ridership during recent events and commended the sheriff's office for coordinated security during FIFA World Cup matches that brought tens of thousands of visitors to the county.

Officials discussed applying for a federal Safe Routes to School grant to address safety on Chestnut Street and nearby corridors; concepts include ADA-compliant crosswalks, HAWK signals, sidewalk infill and intersection calming.

Supervisors adopted no-parking and no-overnight-parking ordinances for East Bennett Road, Lake Van Norden Road, Old State Highway 49 and Combi Road to address litter, safety and blocked access. Commenters and several supervisors urged that the county pursue safe-parking sites and coordinate with churches and nonprofits before enforcing restrictions.

Governor Andy Beshear said a new driver's licensing database and the My Drive portal launched in June, with 30,000 verified accounts and about 50% of state IDs now Real ID-compliant as of August.

The Unalaska City Council adopted a resolution requesting the Alaska Marine Highway System evaluate seasonal passenger service between Cold Bay and Unalaska, framing it as a feasibility study only and not a commitment to funding, vessel selection, or schedule.

Supervisors approved an intergovernmental agreement with ADOT to bring James Ranch Road right-of-way into the state system for construction to the land port of entry; ADOT will return the right-of-way to the county for maintenance after construction.

Riders, dialysis staff and Gulf Coast Transit officials told the Dickinson council that proposed transit cuts would jeopardize essential trips for dialysis and other medically dependent residents and asked the council to keep or increase funding.

Program specialist Longqi Vang told the county podcast transportation remains the biggest barrier for young people and that Power Within Us and Workforce Solutions help youths obtain driver's licenses, including financial help for classes where possible.

Multiple public commenters warned that converting a travel lane to a peak‑hour bus lane on Garvey Avenue would make curb access harder, generate cut‑through traffic, and risk business losses; commenters said outreach and access protections were insufficient.

County staff briefed supervisors on an ADOT IGA to bring right of way for James Ranch Road into the state system for construction to the land port of entry; after construction right of way would revert to the county. Separately, ADOT grants will replace an airport beacon and wind cone with a roughly 10% local match funded from airport contingency.