Chandler Flex Microtransit Grant

At a glance

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What: Resolution 6042 accepts a $1 million federal grant for Chandler Flex, the city's on-demand minivan transit service.
Where it stands: called in from the consent agenda for a presentation on 2026-10-12; no concerns raised, slated for the Thursday regular meeting.
Next: council action on the consent agenda.

Covers about $500,000 of last fiscal year's costs and about $500,000 this year; 50% local match already budgeted, so no new local money.
Agreement lists a $250,000 minimum match; the match was 50% last year and can drop to the minimum if service is reduced.
Service area was expanded in 2024; nearly 200,000 rides since 2022.
Councilmember Ellis called it in to publicize the service and asked about larger territories; Councilmember Orlando asked about the match.

About 6 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).

Meeting	Minutes
2026-10-12 - City Council Study Session	6

2026-10-12 - City Council Study Session - presentation by staff; questions from Ellis and Orlando on the match; both supportive.