Shuttles Approved for Lily Fest - Adjustments for Public Transit Routes

SCHOHARIE – At the Schoharie County Public Transportation Committee June meeting, several changes were approved. The committee meeting was chaired by Broome's Steve Weinhofer, Cobleskill's Werner Hampel, Richmondville's Jeff Haslun, and Schoharie's Ben Oevering. 

During the meeting, it was reported that all DOT inspections for 2024-2025 for public transit were completed with only minor issues. The committee also approved selling camera systems removed from buses for a credit from the vendor. 

There was a request for two vans as shuttles for the Lily Festival from Schoharie Promotional for $500 for the six hour day. 

A new service truck has not been ordered yet as the state Department of Transportation is considering funds available for the purpose. 

The Esperance public transportation route is operating every other week due to low ridership, with two steady riders using the service. The potential reopening of the Richmondville through Middleburgh route is on hold due to lack of interest, with only four calls regarding the route. 

There was also a successful motion to accept insurance funds for the repair of a vehicle following an April accident for $7,320.67. 

There was also a budget transfer to purchase a replacement laptop for the Mobility Management Program and to purchase material and landscaping around the Transportation facility.