City Wins Award For GoMonrovia Program

MONROVIA, CA — The City of Monrovia was recognized for the GoMonrovia program. The City received the Chapter President’s Award from the Southern California Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) at a July 11 awards ceremony.

The annual ceremony celebrated "individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact in the public administration field," the City of Monrovia press release said.

The GoMonrovia program was launched in March 2018, and "leverages the strengths of the ride-share provider Lyft, in partnership with the City’s dial-a-ride operator, to provide fast and affordable transportation throughout Monrovia," the City said. More than 23,000 residents have signed up to use Lyft through GoMonrovia, making the program Lyft’s most utilized transportation partnership.

"This innovative program addresses suburban mobility challenges by creating a public-private partnership to provide fast, convenient and affordable transportation options around town," the City of Monrovia said. "With 30 percent of rides each month beginning or ending at the highly-utilized Monrovia Gold Line station or in Old Town Monrovia, the program fills the previous gap in reliable first-and last-mile transit connections, reduces parking demand and eases commuter parking shortages. It has created a viable new model of suburban mobility and accessibility that other cities can replicate."

Visit the GoMonrovia website for more information.