Fixed-Route Transit Funding

At a glance

• What: A proposal to appropriate $500,000 from the sale of 33 Union Street to Developer's Collaborative for fixed-route transportation, and to let the City Manager contract with GreenLight Rides LLC.
• Where it stands: Tabled indefinitely 7 to 0 on August 20, 2026.
• Next: Nothing scheduled; it would need to be brought back.

The order (26-134)

• Appropriates $500,000 of the proceeds from the 2025 sale of 33 Union Street (authorized by Council Order 25-020 on January 23, 2025) for fixed-route service in Augusta.
• Authorizes the City Manager to amend the purchase and sale agreement with Developer's Collaborative as needed to spend that sum for this purpose, and to negotiate and sign an agreement with GreenLight Rides LLC on terms he finds in the city's best interest.
• Motion to table indefinitely by Councilor Lind, seconded by Councilor Judkins, 7 to 0. The minutes give no reason and record no discussion.

Sources

• City Council business meeting minutes, August 20, 2026: https://www.augustamaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08202026-94

Log

2026-08-20 - City Council

Tabled indefinitely, 7 to 0.