UF Transit Services Agreement

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In March 2024, University of Florida officials notified City of Gainesville leaders of their plans to let the current contract for Regional Transit System (RTS) services expire June 30, 2024 and proposed a month-to-month agreement thereafter.

Since then, City leaders and UF officials have agreed to extend RTS service through Dec. 31, 2024 as negotiations continue.

UF’s proposal in the amount of $570,000/month or $6.84 million/year would total about half of the current budgeted $13.7 million received by RTS in the form of bus service revenue from UF. This would result in severe reductions to RTS service both on, and off, campus.

Historically, the City has negotiated 3-year contracts with flexible RTS service based on input and approval from the UF Parking and Transportation Committee. City leaders hope to negotiate an annual contract instead for continued RTS transit services. 

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April 9 News Conference About UF Proposal