START Board Meeting Analysis 2023-2025
January 11, 2026
START Board Meeting Analysis: June 2023 - December 2025
Executive Summary
The Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit (START) Board oversaw significant transformation of Jackson Hole's public transit system during this period, navigating post-pandemic ridership recovery, major capital investments, leadership transitions, and infrastructure development. This analysis covers 30 board meetings from June 2023 through December 2025.
Key Accomplishments
1. Ridership Recovery & Growth
- 2023: Ridership up 14.7% year-over-year, approaching 870,000 annual passengers
- 2024: Continued growth of 14-15% across most routes
- 2025: On-track to approach/exceed 1 million annual riders
- Town Shuttle: Consistently 25-33% YoY increases
- START On-Demand (East Jackson): 50%+ growth, highly successful microtransit model
- On-Time Performance: Improved from 69% (2023) to 77% (2025)
2. Fleet Modernization ($10M+ Investment)
- 2023: 11 new Gillig transit buses + 6 MCI over-the-road coaches entered service
- 2024-2025 Orders:
- 4 Gillig clean diesel buses @ $700K each = $2.8M
- 2 Gillig hybrid-electric buses @ $1.075M each = $2.15M
- 2 MCI over-the-road coaches @ $880K each = $1.76M
- 1 ADA paratransit van @ $153K
- Delivery expected 2027 (diesel: 20-24 months, hybrid: 26 months from June 2025 NTP)
- Strategic shift from battery-electric to hybrid due to Proterra bankruptcy and cost concerns
3. Stilson Transit Center (BUILD Grant)
- $28M BUILD Grant project progressing
- Groundbreaking: 2025
- December 2025: Parking lot 85% complete, new well drilled
- Includes transit center, bike storage facility
- Part of larger Wilson-to-Stilson pathway project
4. Airport Shuttle Service
- Launched: December 16, 2023
- Performance: Averaged 80 passengers/day (target was 190); met financial goals
- Funding: TTB grants, Jackson Hole Airport, Town/County partnership
- Extended: Through third pilot year (2025-2026)
- Schedule: Adjusted based on flight bank analysis
5. Technology Improvements
- Masabi Mobile Fare System: Launched with Fare-Free Week promotion (Nov 2023)
- Smart Card (EZ Fare): Phase 2 implementation in progress
- Transit App: Real-time tracking, trip planning, electronic ticketing
- WyoLink Radio System: Completed - enables communication with first responders
- Transit Signal Priority: Removed from BUILD grant due to WYDOT resistance; may return with WY22 improvements
6. Five-Year Transit Development Plan (TDP)
- Contractor: Transportation Management & Design (TMD)
- Contract Value: $174,220
- Scope: Route optimization, fare study, customer survey
- Survey Response: 781 completed (target was 500)
- Timeline: Recommendations expected January 2026
- Includes comprehensive fare policy analysis
Major Decisions & Actions
Governance
- JPA Amendment (2023): Clarified Board authority, approved by Town/County
- Officer Transitions:
- 2023: Ty Hoath (Chair), LizAnn Eisen (Vice-Chair/Treasurer), Meghan Quinn (Secretary)
- 2025: LizAnn Eisen (Chair), Kristin Unruh (Vice-Chair/Treasurer), Ty Hoath (Secretary)
- New Board Members: Kevin Regan, Will Roscoe, Kristin Unruh
- Outgoing Members: Anna Kerr, Cate Watsabaugh, Benjamin Goldberg (recognized Dec 2023)
Leadership
- Bruce Abel: Served as Transit Director through most of period
- Mike Toronto: Introduced as new Transit Director (September 2025)
- Jason Pitts: Operations Manager - key role in driver recruitment
- Tate Coleman: Service Planner (hired 2025)
Service Changes
- South Park On-Demand: Terminated June 2023 ($33/rider vs $6.50 for East Jackson)
- Winter Service Improvements: Express 20-min peak, Local 40-min frequency
- Library Service: Added START On-Demand "island stop" for summer
- Grand Teton National Park Shuttle: TVA pilot launched July 2024 (Teton Village to Jenny Lake)
Contracts & Agreements
- Teton Village Association: Withdrew from funding agreement (2024); returned with $80K for restored service (2024)
- Salt Lake Express: Winter backup contracts ($247K-$351K annually) for contracted drivers
- Downtowner: Microtransit contract for START On-Demand
- HNTB: Bus procurement assistance
Financial Overview
Operating Budget Trends
- FY24: Came in under budget due to staffing shortfalls
- FY25: Tight budget year; supervisor overtime exceeded allocation
- FY26: Status quo services approved; no major expansions
Grant Funding
- WYDOT 5311: $4.9M (FY24), $5.71M requested (FY26)
- BUILD Grant: $28M multi-year project
- LoNo Grant: Converted from electric to diesel/hybrid buses
- FTA 5339: Capital bus purchases (80% federal/20% local)
Key Cost Factors
- Bus prices increased 20%+ since 2022 (MCI: $715K to $870K)
- Hybrid buses: ~$1M each; battery electric: ~$1.2M each
- Only 2 bus manufacturers remain (Gillig, New Flyer/MCI)
- Driver recruitment costs include Alaska trips, bonuses
Ongoing Challenges
Staffing
- Seasonal driver recruitment remains critical (Alaska partnership)
- Supervisor overtime persistently over budget
- Vacancies: Service Planner, Supervisor positions (as of Dec 2025)
- Starting salary: $25.20 + performance bonus
Infrastructure
- Highway 22 closure (2024) disrupted commuter service
- Snake River Bridge construction impacted on-time performance
- WYDOT resistance to Transit Signal Priority
Funding
- County facing $9M shortfall (FY26)
- "No new services, no new FTEs" directive from County
- Requested service expansions not funded (Airport Shuttle, 4th commuter)
Fleet
- 8 Proterra electric buses unreliable (company bankruptcy)
- 18-24 month lead time for new bus delivery
- Tariff uncertainty affecting future purchases
Looking Ahead (2026+)
Pending Decisions
- TDP route recommendations (January 2026)
- Fare policy changes based on fare study
- WY22 EIS and potential HOV/managed lanes
- Stilson Transit Center completion
Planned RFPs
- Bus stop improvements
- On-Demand service evaluation
- Van Pool program
Capital Projects
- 6 new buses arriving 2027
- Continued Stilson construction
- Potential TSP return with WY22 improvements
Meeting Statistics
| Year | Meetings | Key Themes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | Recovery, JPA, Airport pilot planning, fleet arrival |
| 2024 | 10 | Airport launch, TVA negotiations, budget cycles |
| 2025 | 14 | TDP, Stilson, bus procurement, leadership transition |
Detailed Year-by-Year Summaries
2023 (June - December)
Overview
Six meetings covering the second half of 2023, a period of post-pandemic recovery, leadership transitions, and preparation for major initiatives.
Meetings Analyzed
| Date | Key Focus |
|---|---|
| June 22 | Officer elections, South Park On-Demand termination |
| July 27 | JPA amendments, WYDOT grant award, Alaska recruiting |
| August 24 | JPA approval, Airport pilot planning, winter prep |
| September 28 | Ridership growth, service updates |
| November 16 | Fare-Free Week, Airport pilot details |
| December 21 | Board member recognition, Proterra issues |
Key Accomplishments
Ridership Recovery
- YTD Growth: 14.7% increase over 2022
- Town Shuttle: Up 31-33% year-over-year
- START On-Demand (East Jackson): Up 50%+ - major success story
- Teton Valley Commuter: Up 18-20%
- Projected Annual: ~870,000 passengers
Leadership Transitions
- New Officers Elected (July):
- Chair: Ty Hoath (replacing Jared Smith)
- Vice-Chair/Treasurer: LizAnn Eisen
- Secretary: Meghan Quinn
- Outgoing Board Members Recognized (December):
- Anna Kerr
- Cate Watsabaugh
- Benjamin Goldberg
Fleet Modernization
- 11 new Gillig transit buses entered service (summer 2023)
- 6 new MCI over-the-road coaches arrived (delayed to early 2024)
- Proterra Electric Buses: 8 units down due to company bankruptcy
- 2-3 units brought back to service by year end
- Federal government not seeking repayment of grants
Governance
- Joint Powers Agreement (JPA): Amended and restated version approved unanimously by Joint Information Meeting
- Key changes: Clarified Board authority, Stilson Transit Center ownership, budget process language
- Approved by State Attorney General
Technology
- Masabi Fare System: Implementation began
- Fare-Free Week: Approved Nov 26 - Dec 2 to promote mobile app adoption
- On-Time Performance System: Internal training ongoing
Major Decisions
Service Changes
-
South Park On-Demand Terminated (June 30)
- Cost: $33/rider vs $6.50 for East Jackson
- Only 1.9 passengers/hour vs 3.0 target
- Cancelled due to County budget reductions
-
Winter Service Improvements Planned:
- Village Local: 60 min → 40 min frequency
- Village Express: 40 min all day, 20 min peak hours
- 4th commuter run to both valleys
-
Airport Shuttle Pilot Approved:
- Dates: December 16, 2023 - April 15, 2024
- Hourly service
- Stops: Miller Park, Antler, Delony, Home Ranch, Airport
- Hours: 5am - 10pm
- Target: 7 avg passengers/hour, 40% farebox recovery
Grants & Funding
- WYDOT Section 5311: Awarded $4.9M (applied for $6M, expected $3.75M)
- 80% admin reimbursement
- 80% maintenance reimbursement
- ~50% operating reimbursement
- Capital Grant: Applied for 2 ADA vehicles + 1 supervisor vehicle
Staffing & Operations
Driver Recruitment
- Starting Salary: $25.20/hour + performance bonus
- Alaska Partnership: Recruiting trip planned to 4 transit departments
- Their off-season = Jackson's peak season
- Goal: Regular driver exchange program
- Winter 2023: 16 offers out (vs only 5 drivers previous year)
- Training: New drivers Nov 6, returning drivers Nov 13
Safety
- No major incidents reported
- Quarterly safety updates implemented
Challenges
-
Staffing Shortages
- Spring service reduced (20-min instead of 15-min Town Shuttle)
- Came in under budget due to inability to meet service levels
-
Proterra Bankruptcy
- 8 electric buses unreliable
- Working through bankruptcy proceedings
- Exploring conversion of LoNo grant from electric to hybrid
-
MCI Delivery Delays
- Originally promised September 2023
- Pushed to early 2024
- START contested "unreasonable" delay
-
Teton Village Service
- Year-to-date ridership down due to winter service challenges
- Month-over-month improvements by fall
Community Engagement
Public Requests
- Lexington Hotel: Requested bus stop reopening for winter ski service
- Ski & Snowboard Club: Requested route from Middle School to Snow King (15-20 students)
Outreach Activities
- Chamber of Commerce Business Development presentation
- Touch a Truck event (June 3)
- Buckrail news coverage of new fleet
- Citizens Advisory Committee recruitment for Regional Transportation Taskforce
Financial Highlights
- FY23: Came in under budget (staffing shortfalls)
- FY24 Budget: Approved by Town (June 5) and County (June 27)
- Budget conversations highlighted financial challenges for both Town and County
- START asked to reduce budget requests multiple times
Looking Ahead to 2024
Planned Initiatives
- Airport Shuttle pilot launch (December)
- Full winter service implementation
- Masabi fare system rollout
- JPA finalization with State approval
Capital Projects
- BUILD Grant elements advancing
- Stilson Transit Center planning
- Transit Signal Priority preparation
6 meetings analyzed | ~275 pages of materials
2024
Overview
Ten meetings covering a full year of operations, including the Airport Shuttle launch, Teton Village Association negotiations, major capital planning, and continued ridership growth.
Meetings Analyzed
| Date | Key Focus |
|---|---|
| January 25 | Annual Board Retreat - strategic planning |
| February 8 | Special meeting (limited agenda) |
| February 22 | Airport Shuttle launch recap, winter service |
| May 23 | Safety Committee, TVA withdrawal, budget |
| June 27 | Library service, Robert Heiner memorial |
| July 25 | GTNP shuttle pilot, mid-year planning |
| September 26 | Airport pilot evaluation, FY25 planning |
| October 24 | TDP contract, Salt Lake Express, planning session |
| November 21 | TMD contract, Board training |
| December 19 | TVA agreement, budget amendments |
Key Accomplishments
Airport Shuttle Success
- Launched: December 16, 2023
- Ribbon Cutting: Great community turnout
- First Day: 51 paying passengers
- Performance:
- Averaged 80 passengers/day (target was 190)
- Reached 160-170/day at peak
- Met financial goals but not ridership targets
- Decision: Extended for second year with schedule adjustments
- Partners: Airport, TTB ($23,333 grant), Chamber of Commerce
Ridership Milestones
- Calendar 2024: Up 14-15% year-over-year
- Town Shuttle: Consistently 25%+ growth
- START On-Demand: Continued strong performance
- Customer Complaints: Down from 5-6/month to 2-3/month
Safety Improvements
- Safety Committee Formed: Monthly meetings
- Members: Jason Pitts, Gail Luna, 3 drivers, School District rep
- Reviews accidents, develops prevention strategies
- Gives drivers buy-in on safety decisions
Capital Planning
- Transit Development Plan RFP: Issued and awarded to TMD
- Contract Value: $174,220 (+ $25K from Regional Transportation)
- Scope: 5-year plan, fare study, customer survey
- HNTB Engaged: Bus procurement assistance
Technology
- Masabi System: Full implementation
- Transit App: Real-time tracking operational
- On-Time Performance Tracking: Improved monitoring
Major Decisions
Teton Village Association Crisis & Resolution
May 2024 - TVA Withdrawal:
- TVA exited funding agreement for Village service
- Objected to cost-based funding model
- Preferred revenue-based (bus pass) approach
- Major budget impact to START
December 2024 - Resolution:
- TVA returned with $80K to restore service
- Agreement includes bus passes for all mountain employees
- Budget amendment approved
Transit Development Plan
- RFP Issued: September 2024
- Contract Awarded: October 2024 to TMD
- Board Approval: November 2024 (Roscoe opposed)
- Deliverables:
- 5-year strategic plan
- Comprehensive fare study ($20K)
- Customer survey ($20K)
- Public outreach
Salt Lake Express Contracts
- Purpose: Winter backup drivers when START short-staffed
- February Amendment: $247,000 for limited Express runs
- October Contract: Renewed for winter 2024-2025
- December Amendment: $351,000 for expanded service
- Liquidated damages clause for performance issues
Grand Teton National Park Shuttle
- Launched: July 29, 2024
- Operator: Teton Village Association
- Route: Teton Village to Jenny Lake (stop at Taggart Lake)
- Status: Pilot to determine future expansion
Board Changes
New Members
- Kevin Regan: Joined 2024
- Will Roscoe: Joined 2024
- Kristin Unruh: Sworn in January 2024
Officer Elections (unchanged from 2023)
- Chair: Ty Hoath
- Vice-Chair/Treasurer: LizAnn Eisen
- Secretary: Meghan Quinn → Kristin Unruh (later in year)
Service Updates
Winter 2023-2024
- Full service implemented successfully
- 16 new drivers trained
- Salt Lake Express provided 3 drivers for backup
- "Significant improvement" over previous year
Spring/Summer 2024
- 12 drivers went to Alaska (exchange program)
- Staffing levels healthy
- Town Shuttle: 15-min frequency until 10:30pm
- Village Local: 1-hour frequency until midnight
Highway 22 Challenges
- Road collapse disrupted commuter service
- Increased Idaho liability insurance costs
- Snake River Bridge construction impacted on-time performance
Library Service
- START On-Demand "island stop" added for summer
- Library Board requested Town Shuttle stop reinstatement
- Important for children's programs and community services
Financial Overview
Budget Performance
- FY24: Came in at ~91% of budget
- Under budget due to new fleet (less maintenance)
- Supervisor overtime exceeded allocation
FY25 Budget Process
- Airport Shuttle not included in Manager's recommendation
- 4th commuter run not approved
- TVA withdrawal created funding gap
- Status quo services maintained
Grant Awards
- WYDOT 5311: Continued funding
- BUILD Grant: Projects advancing
- LoNo Grant: Discussions on electric vs hybrid conversion
Challenges
Proterra Situation
- 8 electric buses remained problematic
- 2-3 units operational at any time
- Working through bankruptcy proceedings
- No financial write-off impact
Staffing
- Continued driver recruitment challenges
- Alaska partnership successful but seasonal
- Supervisor overtime persistent issue
On-Time Performance
- Snake River Bridge construction delays
- Adjusted schedules to account for construction
- Most riders understanding of situation
Budget Constraints
- Town and County facing financial pressures
- Service expansion requests denied
- "Status quo" directive from elected officials
Community Engagement
Public Input
- Julien Hass: Requested improved Village service
- Teton Transportation Coalition: Stilson concerns
- Library Board: Shuttle stop request
Outreach Events
- Staff recognition event (April 14)
- BUILD Grant pathway ribbon cuttings
- Airport Shuttle marketing campaign
Stakeholder Meetings
- TMD stakeholder sessions began
- Regional Transportation Taskforce continued
Infrastructure Progress
BUILD Grant Elements
- Wilson to Stilson Pathway: Ribbon cutting May 2024
- Wilson School Underpass: Completed
- Stilson Transit Center: Design advancing
- Transit Signal Priority: Planning ongoing
Fleet Status
- 11 Gillig buses in service
- 6 MCI coaches in service
- Proterra issues ongoing
- Planning for FY26 replacements
Key Quotes
"This year was a significant improvement" - Ty Hoath on winter service
"The people you brought on board and the projects you are completing are incredible" - Cate Watsabaugh to Bruce Abel
10 meetings analyzed | ~450 pages of materials
2025
Overview
Fourteen meetings covering a pivotal year of leadership transition, major infrastructure progress, strategic planning completion, and continued service optimization. This year saw the Transit Development Plan near completion, Stilson Transit Center construction advance significantly, and a new Transit Director take the helm.
Meetings Analyzed
| Date | Key Focus |
|---|---|
| January 13 | Officer elections, 2025 meeting schedule |
| February 5 | Annual Strategic Planning Retreat |
| February 20 | Mini-retreat, 2025 priorities, budget review |
| March 20 | TDP kickoff, winter service update |
| April 14 | Special meeting - BUILD grant compliance |
| April 24 | Title VI update, capital planning |
| May 6 | Special meeting - budget review |
| May 22 | MCI coach procurement, budget finalization |
| June 26 | FY26 budget approval, Airport Shuttle strategy |
| July 24 | Bus procurement approval, TDP progress |
| August 28 | TDP public outreach, Stilson update |
| September 25 | New Transit Director introduction |
| October 23 | Schedule adjustments, Van Pool planning |
| December 18 | TDP preview, Stilson construction update |
Key Accomplishments
Leadership Transition
- New Officers Elected (January/February):
- Chair: LizAnn Eisen
- Vice-Chair/Treasurer: Kristin Unruh
- Secretary: Ty Hoath
- New Transit Director: Mike Toronto introduced September 2025
- Replaced Bruce Abel who led START through major growth period
- Brought fresh perspective to operations
Transit Development Plan (TDP)
- Contractor: Transportation Management & Design (TMD)
- Contract Value: $174,220
- Customer Survey: 781 responses (target was 500)
- Activities Completed:
- Project Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings
- Stakeholder committee meetings
- General public intercept interviews
- Winter season rider/community survey
- Public outreach sessions (August on-site visit)
- Timeline: Recommendations expected January 2026
- Scope: 5-year strategic plan, comprehensive fare study, route optimization
Stilson Transit Center Progress
- Groundbreaking: Spring/Summer 2025
- December Status:
- Parking lot 85% complete
- New well drilled
- Two facility buildings under construction (main waiting area + bike storage)
- Part of $28M BUILD Grant project
Bus Procurement
- July Board Approval: 6 transit buses + 2 coaches
- Order Details:
- 4 Gillig clean diesel buses @ $700,000 each = $2.8M
- 2 Gillig hybrid-electric buses @ $1,075,000 each = $2.15M
- 2 MCI over-the-road coaches @ $880,000 each = $1.76M
- 1 ADA paratransit van @ $153,000
- Expected Delivery: 2027 (diesel buses 20-24 months, hybrid buses 26 months from June 2025 NTP)
- Strategic Shift: Converted LoNo and BUILD grants from battery-electric to hybrid-electric due to Proterra bankruptcy and cost concerns
- Tariff Language: Included provisions for potential cost adjustments due to tariffs
Technology Improvements
- Smart Card (EZ Fare): Phase 2 launched via Masabi
- WyoLink Radio System: Completed - enables communication with first responders
- Transit App: Continued real-time tracking improvements
- On-Time Performance: Improved from 72% (2024) to 77% (2025 Jan-Sep)
Ridership Trends
- Calendar YTD 2025: Up 2.3% through first 6 months
- June 2025: First month-over-month decline since COVID recovery (-3% vs June 2024)
- Town Shuttle & Teton Village: Continued strong performance
- START On-Demand: Slight ridership decline but improved wait times (19 min → 10 min)
- Customer Complaints: Continued improvement
Major Decisions
FY26 Budget
- Town of Jackson: Approved June 16, 2025
- Teton County: Facing $9M shortfall
- Directive: "No new services, no new FTEs"
- Included:
- Van Pool program (new)
- Summer peak hour Village service expansion
- 6 replacement buses (4 clean diesel + 2 hybrid)
- Not Included:
- "Bell time" service on Town Shuttle
- Airport Shuttle (pending partner discussions)
Airport Shuttle
- Winter 2024-2025: Second pilot year completed
- Performance: Daily ridership up 8% vs prior year
- Third Year: Under discussion with partners (TTB, Airport)
- Funding: TTB grant ($75,000/year), Airport pass sales, Town/County funds
Transit Signal Priority (TSP)
- Status: Removed from BUILD Grant scope
- Reason: WYDOT resistance to implementation
- Future: May return with WY22 improvements
- Funds Reallocated: To other BUILD elements (Wilson to Stilson pathway)
Service Adjustments
- Commuter Routes: Schedule times adjusted to improve on-time performance
- START On-Demand: Added Library and START facility "island stops"
- Van Pool Program: Approved for FY26 implementation
Board Priorities for 2025
Established at February retreat:
- Free Bus Service (exploring feasibility)
- Capital Improvements
- Technical Self-Sufficiency
- Budget Data Transparency
- Flexible Service (extra capacity on snow days, high-demand events)
- Alternative Revenue Sources
Ongoing priorities:
- Federal compliance ("house in order")
- Staffing (hiring and retaining drivers)
- Safety and training
- Asset management
Staffing & Operations
Challenges
- Seasonal Recruitment: Shoulder seasons remain understaffed
- Supervisor Overtime: Persistently over budget
- Vacancies: Service Planner position, some Supervisor roles
- Solution: Supervisors and Jason Pitts covering operator shifts during shortages
Winter Training
- Staff Recognition: Gail Luna and Jason Pitts successfully onboarded seasonal employees
- Training: Many long days and nights preparing winter operators
Alaska Partnership
- Continued driver exchange program
- Their off-season aligns with Jackson's peak season
Financial Overview
FY25 Performance
- Running approximately on budget through 11 months
- Under Budget: Utilities, professional services, vehicle maintenance
- Over Budget: Supervisor overtime, water/sewer
Grant Funding
- WYDOT 5311: $5.71M requested for FY26
- BUILD Grant: $28M multi-year project continuing
- FTA 5339: Bus purchases (80% federal/20% local)
- LoNo Grant: Converted from electric to hybrid buses
Cost Pressures
- Bus prices increased 20%+ since 2022
- Only 2 bus manufacturers remain (Gillig, New Flyer/MCI)
- Hybrid buses: ~$1M each
- Battery electric: ~$1.2M each (not practical currently)
Infrastructure Progress
BUILD Grant Elements
- Stilson Transit Center: Groundbreaking 2025, parking lot 85% complete
- Wilson to Stilson Pathway: TSP funds reallocated here
- Wilson Active Transportation: 60%+ design complete
- Transit Signal Priority: On hold pending WYDOT/WY22 decisions
Fleet Status
- 11 Gillig buses operational
- 6 MCI coaches operational
- 8 Proterra electric buses remain problematic
- 6 new buses + 2 coaches ordered (delivery 2027)
Looking Ahead to 2026
Pending Decisions
- TDP route recommendations (January 2026)
- Fare policy changes based on fare study
- Airport Shuttle third year funding
- WY22 EIS and potential HOV/managed lanes
Planned Initiatives
- Van Pool program launch
- Bus stop improvements RFP
- On-Demand service evaluation RFP
- New fleet arrival (diesel buses spring-fall 2027, hybrid buses late 2027)
Capital Projects
- Stilson Transit Center completion
- Potential TSP return with WY22 improvements
- Continued pathway construction
Key Quotes
"Shoulder seasons tend to be understaffed." - Mike Toronto on staffing challenges
"We are looking at 18-24 month lead time for new bus delivery." - Bruce Abel on fleet planning
14 meetings analyzed | ~500 pages of materials
Data Sources
- 30 START Board meeting agenda packets (June 2023 - December 2025)
- 286MB of PDF documents indexed
- ~1,300 pages of meeting materials analyzed
Report generated January 2026
Acronym Key
| Acronym | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ADA | Americans with Disabilities Act |
| BUILD | Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (federal grant program) |
| EIS | Environmental Impact Statement |
| FTA | Federal Transit Administration |
| FTE | Full-Time Equivalent (employee) |
| FY | Fiscal Year |
| GTNP | Grand Teton National Park |
| HOV | High-Occupancy Vehicle |
| JPA | Joint Powers Agreement |
| LoNo | Low or No Emission (federal grant program) |
| MCI | Motor Coach Industries (bus manufacturer) |
| NTP | Notice to Proceed |
| PAC | Project Advisory Committee |
| RFP | Request for Proposal |
| START | Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit |
| TDP | Transit Development Plan |
| TMD | Transportation Management & Design (consulting firm) |
| TSP | Transit Signal Priority |
| TTB | Travel and Tourism Board (Teton County) |
| TVA | Teton Village Association |
| WY22 | Wyoming State Highway 22 |
| WYDOT | Wyoming Department of Transportation |
| YoY | Year-over-Year |
| YTD | Year-to-Date |