The Teton County government meeting on July 28, 2025, spotlighted significant shifts in public transportation dynamics, particularly regarding the on-demand service and ridership trends.

Commissioner Carlin addressed concerns about the on-demand service's productivity, noting that the recent extension of the service area to include the library has impacted performance metrics. "The East Jackson service area was the original service area for the on-demand service," Carlin explained. The addition of the library has increased travel time and distance, which in turn has reduced the number of trips a vehicle can make efficiently. Carlin illustrated this with a comparison: a vehicle can make about ten round trips between the library and Snow King in an hour, but only one round trip between Snow King and Teton Village. This change has led to a decline in the overall performance of the service.

In a related discussion, Commissioner Broke raised questions about ridership statistics, highlighting a 26.7% increase in Teton Valley while Star Valley saw a decrease. Broke inquired whether this trend was long-term and if it might prompt a shift in route allocations. Commissioner Probst responded that the commission is currently analyzing data to understand these trends better, noting that the ridership patterns have reversed compared to two years ago.

The meeting underscored the importance of data-driven decisions in public transportation, as Teton County navigates the challenges of optimizing service areas and responding to changing ridership demands. The outcomes of these discussions could lead to strategic adjustments in route planning to better serve the community's needs.