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AGENDA RECOMMENDATION |
Consent Calendar 6.D.
City Council Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 05/12/2025
Agenda Item:
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase the Transit Automated Passenger Counters.
Recommendation/Action(s):
Adoption of the attached resolution.
Summary:
During the March 10, 2025, Council Meeting, the authorization to release a request for quotes was approved as a step in the process towards procuring an Automated Passenger Counter System for the bus fleet. Transit staff evaluated the single quote received and properly followed the procurement requirements for receipt of a single response.
Passio Technologies meets the minimum requirements outlined in the Mankato Transit System Technology Assessment produced by the National Center for Applied Transit Technology (N-CATT) with a 14-week schedule for initial execution.
Local Share for acquisition of 33 units: $46,302.76
Automated Passenger Counter Hardware $116,609.00
License $ 28,281.00
Setup $ 3,952.00
Installation $ 55,840.00
Discount $ (1,383.20)
Annual Recurring $ 28,215.00
$231,513.80
The Capital Improvement Project and 2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) includes the project (TRF-0028-25F) at a total project cost of $350,000 with $70,000 as a local share.
The mobility buses dedicated to providing paratransit service are not included in the purchase.
The tentative timeline for project completion is September 22, 2025.
Background: The fare box provides ridership data for the entire route over time but not at each stop. As the Transit Development Plan is implemented, there is a lack of passenger flow analytics to optimize routes, manage congestion, and enhance the customer’s experience. Bus stop improvements provide ADA accessibility to existing and future stops, and the amenities of benches and shelters lack the data to support future investment. Specific stop usage supports future routing and schedule adjustments based upon customer demand.
Supports Goal 2 (Sustainable Infrastructure) of the Strategic Plan
The mobility buses dedicated to providing paratransit service are not included in the purchase.
This project was included in the Mankato Transit System Technology Assessment.
Passio Technologies meets the minimum requirements outlined in the Mankato Transit System Technology Assessment produced by the National Center for Applied Transit Technology (N-CATT) with a 14-week schedule for initial execution.
Local Share for acquisition of 33 units: $46,302.76
Automated Passenger Counter Hardware $116,609.00
License $ 28,281.00
Setup $ 3,952.00
Installation $ 55,840.00
Discount $ (1,383.20)
Annual Recurring $ 28,215.00
$231,513.80
The Capital Improvement Project and 2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) includes the project (TRF-0028-25F) at a total project cost of $350,000 with $70,000 as a local share.
The mobility buses dedicated to providing paratransit service are not included in the purchase.
The tentative timeline for project completion is September 22, 2025.
Background: The fare box provides ridership data for the entire route over time but not at each stop. As the Transit Development Plan is implemented, there is a lack of passenger flow analytics to optimize routes, manage congestion, and enhance the customer’s experience. Bus stop improvements provide ADA accessibility to existing and future stops, and the amenities of benches and shelters lack the data to support future investment. Specific stop usage supports future routing and schedule adjustments based upon customer demand.
Supports Goal 2 (Sustainable Infrastructure) of the Strategic Plan
- Strategic city investments in neighborhood enhancements
- Better, safer multi-modal opportunities for all users.
The mobility buses dedicated to providing paratransit service are not included in the purchase.
This project was included in the Mankato Transit System Technology Assessment.