Summary
The Hopper bus service has a 4.96/5 rider rating and heavy senior use. A better CAMPO grant match means the town could add an evening hour and six weekend hours for only about $37,000 — council leaned yes but wants 90-day data first.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Expanding service could cost the town as little as $36,957 thanks to the 65% CAMPO match.
Seniors, commuters, downtown restaurant-goers, and Farmers Market visitors who would gain evening and weekend rides.
Wait times may grow as ridership rises, since the fleet isn't expanding yet.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Town Council Budget Workshop - May 21, 2026
The Hopper bus service is on track for record ridership, and council signed off on adding 13 hours of Saturday service (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.) using grant money so no town funds are needed. Longer term, rising wait times may point to adding vehicles rather than hours.
Town Council (Work) - Apr 14, 2026
The town's on-demand microtransit doubled ridership in March with a 4.9/5 rating. Council wants staff to stretch the full $38,089 in available grant money into longer weekday and weekend hours starting in July.
Town Council (Work) - Mar 10, 2026
The Hopper bus service has a 4.96/5 rider rating and heavy senior use. A better CAMPO grant match means the town could add an evening hour and six weekend hours for only about $37,000 — council leaned yes but wants 90-day data first.
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