Receive update on paratransit service for disabled and elderly residents

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In Plain English

Richmond provides paratransit service for residents who cannot use regular buses due to disabilities or mobility issues. The city will review how well the current service works and discuss possible changes. This affects transportation options for disabled and elderly residents who rely on door-to-door rides.

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Votes

Continue the item until the March 20, 2018, meeting, to allow staff and unions to meet

Moved by: Eduardo MartinezSeconded by: Melvin Willis

Failed

3 to 1

Jovanka BecklesAye

Eduardo MartinezAye

Melvin WillisAye

Ben ChoiAbstain

Jael MyrickAbstain

Ada RecinosAbstain

Thomas K. ButtNay

Direct staff to choose option 2 (Provide service for non-ambulatory passengers only, and seek a contract with a ride-sharing service to provide services to ambulatory passengers), collaborate with unions, conduct an evaluation plan for every six months of the program, staff look into technical assistance funding, and a one-year plan for the City to fully take over providing transportation service

Moved by: Ada RecinosSeconded by: Jael Myrick

Passed

5 to 1

Jovanka BecklesAye

Ben ChoiAye

Jael MyrickAye

Ada RecinosAye

Eduardo MartinezNay

Melvin WillisAbstain

Thomas K. ButtAye