Capital improvements for Mountain Metro focus on vehicle replacements and improvements to sidewalks and bus stops to support transit activities. The transit capital improvements focus on the following areas:
- ADA-paratransit bus system vehicle replacement.
- Fixed-route bus system vehicle replacement.
- Sidewalk and bus stop improvements along existing routes.
- Vanpool vehicle replacement.
Additional transit-related data is provided in Appendix A. The list of contracts is for both the transit capital program and for dedicated transit funding.
| Program Categories | 2024 Initial Budget | Carryover Budget | Midyear Adjustment or Line-Item Transfer | 2024 Total Budget | Amount Encumbered / Spent | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADA-Paratransit Bus System Vehicle Replacement | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Fixed-Route Bus System Vehicle Replacement | $1,081,000 | $4,234,998 | $0 | $5,315,998 | $613,440 | 12% |
| Sidewalk/ Bus Stop Program, Existing Routes | $40,000 | $267,092 | $0 | $307,092 | $48,516 | 16% |
| Vanpool Vehicle Replacement | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,121,000 | $4,502,090 | $0 | $5,623,090 | $661,956 | 12% |
Projects Completed in Q3 2024 and Continuing Efforts:
- During Q1 2024, MMT encumbered funds for the purchase of six replacement diesel buses and buses were delivered in August 2024, with partial payment made on all buses in September 2024. Payment will be issued for the remaining balance in Q4 2024.
- During Q3 2024, MMT completed ADA improvements at Nevada & Uintah.
- During Q4 2024, MMT anticipates completing the replacement of truncated domes at the Downtown Terminal and ADA improvements at the Citadel Transfer Station, Nevada & Cimmaron, 8th/Abbot, and Route 18.