LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Urban County Council is scheduled to consider two major initiatives during its work session Tuesday, including a $375,000 subsidized rideshare program and broadband infrastructure development at the Legacy Business Park.

According to the agenda, the council will consider authorizing a memorandum of understanding with United Way of the Bluegrass to operate the Rides United pilot program, providing transportation services countywide through a partnership with Lyft. The proposal would be funded through two phases, with $125,000 allocated for Phase 1 and $250,000 for Phase 2, allowing for program adjustments based on early performance data.

The program would target three categories of transportation needs: essential and subsistence services, maintenance and personal business, and social and quality of life activities. Rides United would operate through a blended rate model of up to $23 per ride for transportation services and $7 per ride for administrative costs. The council approved the project as a fund balance initiative in December 2025.

The initiative projects approximately 12,500 rides over the program's two-year term, which would extend through June 30, 2028. Either party may terminate the agreement with 30 days written notice.

A second agenda item calls for authorization to execute a Utility Access Agreement with Metro Fibernet LLC for broadband infrastructure installation at the Legacy Business Park. The agreement would allow installation and maintenance of broadband infrastructure at no cost to the city for an initial three-year term, with automatic renewal unless either party provides written notice of termination.

The 200-acre Legacy Business Park, a major economic development project located off Georgetown Road, is projected to create approximately 1,700 jobs and generate $6.8 million in local tax revenue annually. Infrastructure installation began in 2024 on the shovel-ready development.

The council work session begins at 3 p.m. in the Government Center Council Chamber at 200 E. Main Street.