Ridership Data Questions and Transit Upgrades in Sangamon

The Sangamon Mass Transit District Board of Trustees reviews ridership reporting issues, considers a server and storage hardware upgrade, and weighs changes to the on‑demand reservation timeline with an eye on rider impact. The board then approves a policy change and hears an annual recap of record ridership, new technology, and upcoming projects across the system. 12mins

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Monday, January 26th, 2026
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SMTD January 2026 Board Meeting
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  • Melissa reported that ridership figures for several routes needed verification due to possible reporting issues and briefly described how staff addressed cold-weather impacts on buses before the meeting moved on to report sections.
  • Melissa outlined a multi‑phase upgrade of the server and storage environment, explaining that the current phase involved purchasing new hardware via a request for quotes in which LRSIT Solutions submitted the lowest qualified bid of about $8,300, a price that information systems staff confirmed as meeting specifications and being reasonable.
  • Melissa described how the ride-scheduling app worked within a 16-hour reservation window, discussed potential adjustments tied to upcoming reservation policy changes, and emphasized gathering rider feedback and possibly delaying implementation to avoid disrupting riders’ schedules.
  • The board approved a change proposed by Melissa through a motion and second without opposition before moving on to the next item of business.
  • Steve presented an annual summary document highlighting record fixed-route and paratransit ridership, facility and technology upgrades, favorable state funding and audit results, ongoing community outreach, and several planned projects such as a new walkway, hub expansion, and service improvements.
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