# Lexington council to consider Rides United, broadband deals  
**Published:** 2026-05-05T19:00:00.000Z  
**Source:** [LFUCG Meeting Agendas](https://lfucg.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=6763)  
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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](https://www.masstransitmag.com/management/news/55335566/ky-lexington-residents-could-have-access-to-2-new-public-transit-programs-next-year) 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](https://lfucg.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=6763), 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](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/economic-development/legacy-business-park-200-acres). 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](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/work-begin-legacy-business-park) 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.

## Sources

- [LFUCG Meeting Agendas](https://lfucg.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=6763)
- [City of Lexington - Legacy Business Park Information](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/economic-development/legacy-business-park-200-acres)
- [Mass Transit Magazine - Lexington Transit Programs](https://www.masstransitmag.com/management/news/55335566/ky-lexington-residents-could-have-access-to-2-new-public-transit-programs-next-year)

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