The Town of Williston received funding from VT AOT through the Transportation Mobility Innovations Grant program to conduct a feasibility study for a microtransit service, to provide on-demand transportation in Williston to complement current public transit options in Taft Corners. The Planning Department has contracted with Via Mobility, Inc. to complete this study. The study will include:

• Existing conditions analysis
• Stakeholder engagement
• Develop and assess service alternatives
• Develop demand estimates and conduct on-demand simulations
• Develop service analysis and implementation strategy

The Microtransit Stakeholder Working Group, consisting of representatives of key organizations (nonprofits; community resource providers; human services transportation providers; local and regional planners) will provide high-level feedback and guidance over the course of the study.

Working Group members include:

• Adam Lawrence (SSTA)
• Jamie Smith (GMT)
• Chris Damiani (GMT)
• Clayton Clark (GMT)
• Jim McCullough (Williston resident, Mobility Committee)
• Cathyann Larose (Williston resident, Mobility Committee)
• Amy Brewer (GMT Board, Williston representative)
• Beth Alpert (Cathedral Square)
• Jenn Townley (Williston resident, DDHI Coalition)
• Marshall Distell (Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission)
• Dan Currier (Vermont Agency of Transportation)

Staff members:

• Melinda Scott, Energy and Community Development Planner (lead contact)
• Matt Boulanger, Planning Director

Click here for Agendas and Minutes