TRANSPORTATIONAPPROVED

City of Santa Barbara Awards Transportation Contract to Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (May 2026)

The City of Santa Barbara will enter a five-year Master Agreement with the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District to operate the Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle, with first-year costs capped at $230,000. The agreement, running from May 23, 2026 through June 30, 2031, provides for an hourly subsidy structure and allows for future expansion of routes and service levels subject to funding.

Status
APPROVED
Document date
May 5, 2026
Contract type
TRANSPORTATION
Vendor
Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District
Agency
City of Santa Barbara · CA

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
Not to exceed $230,000 for the first year of service; hourly subsidy of $204.45 per revenue hour for initial 2026 period
Contract type
TRANSPORTATION
Contract term
May 23, 2026 – June 30, 2031 (five-year Master Agreement)
Renewal date
2031-06-30
Renewal
Five-year term with no explicit renewal options described; future annual service levels and subsidy rates may be adjusted based on CPI and budget appropriations. If funds are not appropriated in a given year, the City may reduce or discontinue service upon notice to MTD.
Document type
Agenda
Source document
City of Santa Barbara City Council Agenda 2026-05-05

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the transportation contract by City of Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District was awarded this transportation contract by City of Santa Barbara, as recorded on May 5, 2026. The contract value is Not to exceed $230,000 for the first year of service; hourly subsidy of $204.45 per revenue hour for initial 2026 period.

How much is the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District contract with City of Santa Barbara worth?

The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District contract with City of Santa Barbara is valued at Not to exceed $230,000 for the first year of service; hourly subsidy of $204.45 per revenue hour for initial 2026 period, covering transportation work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Transportation contract, documented as a agenda record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Santa Barbara City Council Agenda 2026-05-05 (Agenda), dated May 5, 2026 from City of Santa Barbara. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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