The Grand County Commission voted 4-3 Tuesday, July 7, to select Via Transportation to operate a planned shuttle service connecting Moab and Arches National Park, a key step toward launching a fare-free pilot program targeted to begin Sept. 1.
The vote advances a proposed one-year, roughly $3 million pilot that would create fare-free shuttle service between Moab and Arches National Park. County commissioners supporting the effort have said the pilot will test whether transit can reduce congestion, improve visitor access and provide real-world information to guide future transportation decisions.
The selection makes Via the county’s preferred operator but does not finalize the shuttle contract. County Attorney Stephen Stocks said the county must still negotiate and approve a formal agreement with Via. The county is also finalizing a Cooperative Management Agreement with the National Park Service that will define responsibilities between the agencies and establish requirements for the shuttle partnership.
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