Council to take action on the Transit Master Plan Update. Summary: The current City of Buckeye Transit Master Plan was completed by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) in November 2016. A Ci

5.A
CITY OF BUCKEYE
Regular Council Meeting
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/02/25
AGENDA ITEM: 5.A. PMO - Transit
Master Plan
DATE PREPARED: 12/01/25
DISTRICT NO.: ALL
STAFF LIAISON: John Willett, Deputy Director of Transportation,
jwillett@buckeyeaz.gov, (623) 349-6282
DEPARTMENT: Program Management
Office
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Public Meeting /
Non Consent - New Business
ACTION/MOTION: (This language identifies the formal motion to be made by the Council) 
Council to take action on the Transit Master Plan Update.
SUMMARY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The current City of Buckeye Transit Master Plan was completed by the Maricopa Association of
Governments (MAG) in November 2016. A City Council Action Item was to update the Transit Master
Plan to address concerns from residents. The City hired Nelson-Nygaard to complete the Transit Master
Plan Update. The goal was to study whether Buckeye needs public transit, what options make sense,
and how much they would cost. The study looked at Buckeye’s growth, land use, and population trends,
and included input from residents, workers, and community partners. It outlines practical
recommendations and a step-by-step plan for how to move forward, including costs, staffing, funding
sources, and timelines.
BENEFITS:
As Buckeye grows, the need for public transportation will increase. The First Phase (Phase 1) includes
purchasing new vans to support the current Community Services Development (CSD) program. The
CSD program is currently oversubscribed (backlog of requests), and Phase 1 of the Transit Master Plan
will assist those residents who are in most need of transportation service. It also allows the City to test
the transit ride booking software and evaluate for future implementation. The Transit Master Plan also
lists possible funding sources (grants) the City can track and apply for to offset future expansion costs.
FUTURE ACTION:
Identification of future funding for transit will be required with each annual budget.
FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Community Services Department FY26 budget includes funding for two new vans, ride-scheduling
software, a transit mobility manager, and 2.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) drivers. The vans and software
have already been purchased, and the mobility manager position was approved by Council and is part of
the department’s budget.
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR TOTAL COST:
The Community Services Department budget includes funding for two new vans, ride-scheduling
software, a transit mobility manager, and 2.5 FTE drivers. The vans and software have already been
purchased, and the mobility manager position was approved by Council and is part of the department’s
budget.
BUDGETED:
Yes

FISCAL YEAR:
FY26
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Review.
ATTACHMENTS:
Transit Master Plan Report - November 18, 2025.docx
Transit Master Plan PP-2025-12-02.pptx