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Consider accepting the Lawton Transit Master Plan outlining upcoming major changes to transit service in Lawton.
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INITIATOR: Christine James, Planning Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Ryan Landers, LATS General Manager
BACKGROUND: In April of 2021 Hendrickson Transportation Group began working on the Transit Master Plan for the Lawton Metropolitan Planning Organization (LMPO). Part of the Transit Master Plan purpose is to propose specific route and service changes. In July of 2021 two public meetings were held, along with public surveys to determine what the public wants and needs for their public transit system. The results of those meetings along with demographic research have been included in the plan. Two additional public comment meetings were held on March 11 and 12 of 2024 to present the draft Transit Master Plan results.
The draft plan was presented to the Transit Trust for on March 12, 2024, and there were no additional changes requested. The LMPO accepted the Transit Master Plan at their April 2, 2024, meeting.
This will be the first major change in transit services since July 2017.
EXHIBIT: Final Transit Master Plan
KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: LMPO, 80% 5303 Grant 20% Local (through LMPO)
STAFF RECOMMENDED TRUST ACTION: Accept the Lawton Transit Master Plan outlining upcoming major changes to transit service in Lawton.