Summary
Amy Campeau described chronic late or no-show Spec-Tran paratransit trips affecting her son and disabled adults she works with; she plans to take the issue to the CATA board.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
CATA's operating budget drops about 8%, with riders on affected routes facing fewer or smaller-vehicle options.
Fixing the service would benefit disabled riders who depend on paratransit for work and daily life.
Disabled riders face missed work and unsafe waits when trips fail to arrive.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Committee of the Whole - Aug 10, 2026
CATA is cutting its operating budget 8% as federal pandemic funds expire, with route changes starting August 24: late-night Route 1 service ends, Route 9 no longer loops to LCC, and limited routes to outlying communities switch to smaller connector buses. A public hearing is set for August 19.
City Council - May 11, 2026
An autistic resident and his mother described being stranded by late Spec-Tran rides, costing riders jobs and creating dangerous situations; they want driver training and accountability from CATA.
City Council - May 4, 2026
Amy Campeau described chronic late or no-show Spec-Tran paratransit trips affecting her son and disabled adults she works with; she plans to take the issue to the CATA board.
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