Description
Title: C/S Amending The Transit System Ordinance Related To The Major Transit Route Network Service Changes To The Transit Route Network (Lewis, Rogers)
Summary
The City of Albuquerque's Council Bill O-25-103 amends the Transit System Ordinance to enhance the process for implementing Major Transit Route Network Service Changes. This legislation defines a "major service change" as any alteration in transit services that significantly affects operations, particularly involving changes of 35% or more in service hours or stops. It mandates that any proposed changes be accompanied by a Service Equity Analysis to ensure compliance with federal civil rights requirements. The legislation aims to improve public transit access, which benefits economic, social, and environmental aspects of urban life. It requires that proposed changes align with city planning goals and include justifications, funding sources, and measures for evaluating success. This ordinance is significant for enhancing transparency and fairness in transit service adjustments,