Presentation

City of Mesa — City Council (2026-06-08)

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RPTA and VMR Funding 
Agreements 
(Item 5B and 5C)

Timing
January agreements were for FY26 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
June agreements are for FY27 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
Historically have taken agreements to July or August Council meeting
◦Both RPTA and VMR agreements are taken at the same time
◦FY26 was delayed due to contract negotiations

RPTA Funding Agreement Breakdown
Agreement funds $41.1M in transit service 
◦20 bus routes operating in Mesa
◦15 fixed-routes
◦2 circulators
◦3 express routes
◦Paratransit and RideChoice programs for ADA eligible residents
◦Funding
◦Prop 400 and Prop 479 combined fund $38.8M
◦Mesa funds $5.5M
◦FY 27 represents a $2.4M increase over FY26

VMR Funding Agreement Breakdown
VMR Funded Service is $21.1M
Estimated net cost of service $18.3M
Item not funded in Prop 479
◦$1M for Future Project Development
◦$300K for Systemwide Improvements
FY27 represents an increase of $3.2M over FY26

Transit Ridership
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Bus Ridership by FY
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Light Rail Ridership by FY
FY 26 data is through April