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Prototype 01Policy understanding
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Active issue · Transportation

How should Riverton replace its aging bus fleet?

Three groups agree that service must improve. They disagree about timing, risk, and what riders need first.

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01

Current adopted policy

This is the policy now governing Riverton's fleet transition.

In effect since April 18, 2026
Current policy · P-102Phase replacement through 2034

Originally introduced as a linked counterproposal by Riverton Operators & Riders Council

Adopted at63%

Now at 54% and flagged for reconsideration

P-102

Phase replacement through 2034

Authored by Riverton Operators & Riders Council

AI-assisted explanation · reviewed by proposal authors

Replace the highest-polluting buses first, but pause twice to confirm that charging, reliability, and service levels are working before continuing.

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What this policy covers

Riverton Transit FederationPriority routes first2027–2034Two required reviews

Evidence connected to this position

Limited pilotCold-weather pilot

A fictional 12-bus pilot met range targets in mild weather but missed them during one cold week.

Technical assessmentDepot readiness review

The fictional engineering review supports two depots now and identifies upgrades needed at three others.

Affected-party inputRider access sessions

Participants prioritized route frequency and wheelchair reliability over a single completion date.

Strongest counterarguments

  • A longer schedule extends diesel exposure in Eastbank.
  • Review checkpoints could become excuses for indefinite delay.
  • Technology and vehicle costs may change before later phases.
Known uncertaintyAll evidence and numbers in this prototype are fictional and deliberately incomplete.
02

Decision receipt for the current policy

Why P-102 took effect, what has changed, and who owns each explanation.

Flagged for review
Locked mechanical record
Decision
P-102 adopted
Version
3.1 · April 18, 2026
Rule
60% support · 40% participation
Result at adoption
63% support · 61% participation
Current signal
54% support · reconsideration flag
Next required review
October 15, 2026

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Prevailing rationaleApproved by adopting members

A phased schedule begins pollution reduction now while protecting route reliability through two required readiness reviews.

Dissenting rationaleControlled by dissenting participants

The 2034 deadline leaves Eastbank riders exposed too long and gives future leaders too many opportunities to delay later phases.

Affected-rider statementEastbank Rider Assembly

Reliability matters, but riders experiencing the highest current pollution should not carry the longest transition. The first checkpoint must include route-level health and service data.

AI plain-language summaryCorrectable interpretation

The federation chose a slower replacement plan with checkpoints. Support has since fallen below the original approval threshold, so the policy is still active but must be reconsidered visibly.

03

Other positions on this issue

These proposals are not currently in effect. Open one to compare it with P-102.

2 alternatives
Your position on P-101Living support—not a formal ballot
Your position on P-103Living support—not a formal ballot
What this prototype testsComprehension, linked alternatives, boundaries, evidence, counterarguments, changing support, and accountable records.
What it does not doVerify identity, exercise authority, cast AI votes, process payments, or make a real institutional decision.