TRANSPORTATIONAPPROVED

City of Santa Barbara Council Meeting Agenda Packet May 2026

Five-Year Shuttle Agreement with Transit District Authorized

Not to exceed $230,000 for the first year of service; hourly subsidy $204.45 per revenue hour for initial periodCity of Santa BarbaraSANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICTMay 4, 2026

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Description

The City of Santa Barbara plans to enter a five-year master agreement with the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District to fund the Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle, with first-year costs capped at $230,000 and an initial subsidy of $204.45 per revenue hour. The contract runs from May 23, 2026 through June 30, 2031 and enables potential future expansion of shuttle routes and service as demand and funding allow.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Not to exceed $230,000 for the first year of service; hourly subsidy $204.45 per revenue hour for initial period

Vendor

SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT

Agency

City of Santa Barbara, CA

Contract Type

TRANSPORTATION

Document Date

May 4, 2026

Contract Term

May 23, 2026 through June 30, 2031

Renewal Date

2031-06-30

Renewal Info

Base term runs May 23, 2026 through June 30, 2031; subsidy may be adjusted annually based on CPI subject to City Administrator approval; continuation of services each year is contingent on annual appropriation of sufficient funds.

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