Qualified firms to provide advertising on Metro fixed route and paratransit bus fleets. The firm awarded this contract will have
exclusive rights to place approved advertising inside and outside the buses of the Metro fixed route and paratransit bus fleets.
Buyer Attributes
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City
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Topeka
County
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Shawnee
Address
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820 SE Quincy
Phone Number
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(785) 783-7000
Zip Code
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66612
Propensity to Spend
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Startup Friendliness
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority
Topeka Metro Board Of Directors Board Of Directors Minutes
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included department reports covering planning updates regarding road construction affecting service routes, updates on operations staffing, and maintenance. The board approved the monthly finance report. New business items included a presentation on transit design guidelines and a review of recent SWOT analysis results. The meeting also included an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
Topeka Metro Board Of Director's Minutes
Date: Jul 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed departmental reports on planning, operations, maintenance, and finance. Action items included approval of the June finance report and the awarding of a Request for Bid (RFB) to Joe Schreiner for the Bus Stop Connecting Sidewalks project at three locations. The board also received an update regarding a presentation to the City Council concerning budget strategies, Revenue Neutral Rates (RNR), and mill levy rates. Discussions were held regarding the financial infeasibility of advertising on transit benches and shelters. Additionally, the board discussed potential adjustments to the scheduling of future study sessions and board meetings to accommodate members' availability.
Topeka Metro Board of Directors Minutes
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The board reviewed financial, planning, and operations reports, with a focus on student ridership trends. An action was taken to approve a request for bids for a 4-Leg Parallelogram Lift System. The board reviewed an AECOM route analysis report and held discussions on strategic transit improvements, including route restructuring, the proposed Wanamaker shuttle, and route efficiency. Budget planning for the next fiscal year was a significant topic, with board members addressing concerns regarding inflation, labor, fuel, and property tax mill levies. Additionally, the board discussed the ongoing development of the Flex service and associated mobile applications.
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