Summary
A 12-month, $725,000 on-demand curb-to-curb transit pilot in the northwest part of town (Newtown Pike/Versailles Road area) was advanced.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 4
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Oct 20, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
$725,000 to LFUCG, budgeted.
Riders in the Newtown Pike/Versailles Road area who need flexible transit.
Commuters and students who say they've been stranded at the stop for about a month.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Urban County Council Work Session Packet — October 27, 2026
The city is buying a $139,000 travel-data platform for Fayette and Jessamine counties, and the new LexTran Connect on-demand shuttle pilot just launched in northwest Lexington.
Urban County Council Work Copy — October 22, 2026
A resident told the council drivers have skipped his bus stop for a month, leaving riders stranded, and customer service claims the stop was closed by city government — which 311 denies. Council agreed to pass the complaint along to LexTran, which is a separate nonprofit.
Urban County Council Work Session Packet — October 20, 2026
The free downtown-to-Distillery-District shuttle is projected to hit about 5,500 trips this season with zero safety incidents and 88 percent on-time performance. It runs through Halloween, including Breeders' Cup, and council members want to find ongoing funding.
Urban County Council Work Session Packet — May 26, 2026
A 12-month, $725,000 on-demand curb-to-curb transit pilot in the northwest part of town (Newtown Pike/Versailles Road area) was advanced.
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