HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.1 Motion to approve the Transit Study Pilot Program proposal for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
Rideshare Subsidy Pilot August 18, 2026 Program
Aging in Community Action Plan: on older adults and persons with disabilities. transportation for community members with a focus gaps in service and barriers to accessing transportation
study in Mount Prospect to identify 4.2: Hire independent firm to conduct a •via public and other transportation programsGoal 4: Increase access to all Mount Prospect •older adults
in Mount Prospect.Goal 3: Decrease barriers to transportation for •Transportation Work Group Goals
Mobility Management & Transit Awareness Next Fair is September 29th•program will be ongoing.release of the 2023 Action Plan. This education presentations since the The Village has been
providing transit •all available transit options.approved, and educating residents on of a Village transit voucher program, if position would be dedicated to oversight A portion of
the new Human Services •
Mobility Management & Transit Awareness Next Fair is September 29th•program will be ongoing.release of the 2023 Action Plan. This education presentations since the The Village has been
providing transit •all available transit options.approved, and educating residents on of a Village transit voucher program, if position would be dedicated to oversight A portion of
the new Human Services •
Rideshare Subsidy Pilot Program-Staff Committee determined this option to be the most cost•transportation barriersincome individuals with -(Uber, Lyft, etc.) or taxi rides for lowStaff
is proposing a pilot program that subsidizes private rideshare •
Pilot Program: Eligibility experience transportation barriersEligibility criteria: Income at or below 200% FPL and Table 1: Household Size and Income at 200% Federal Poverty Level (FPL)4$5,500$66,000
3$4,553$54,6402$3,606$43,2801$2,660$31,920Household SizeMonthly Income (Gross)Annual Income (Gross)
Pilot Program: Administration Image: lyft.com 200 participants to receive up to $40 per month•Proposed budget = $100,000•access a smartphoneTaxi option available for those who cannot
•and manage their subsidiescompany) allows Village staff to enroll riders Lyft or Uber platform (or other rideshare •transit services if more appropriateriders for program eligibility
and link to other Human Services staff would assess potential •
Pilot Program: Strengths Managed Options-Table 2: Cost Comparison of Village Microtransit w/ Hubs$0$1,143,100$1,143,100Fixed Route Shuttle$297,500$571,550$869,050Rideshare Voucher$0$100,000$100,000Tr
ansit OptionCapitalOperatingTotal Allows for data collection•Addresses identified barriers•efficient-Cost•Flexible•
Staff Recommendation fiscal year budget.with a budget not to exceed $100,000, to be included in the 2027 Staff recommends approval of a rideshare subsidy pilot program, •