Multiple states across America increasing access to flexible public transportation.
Transit agencies nationwide are investing in on-demand transit for the communities they serve. Noah Kolenda compiled a list of three agencies for Mass Transit that are expanding their flexible transit options.
- Cincinnati Metro
For the first time, Cincinnati Metro’s on-demand service, MetroNow!, will service areas within Cincinnati city limits. Cincinnati Metro is expanding MetroNow into Bond Hill, Roselawn and surrounding communities in Hamilton County, providing riders access to twelve fixed transit routes. MetroNow! buses began operating in the new zone on Aug. 30.
- Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation
Southeast Michigan’s SMART has announced it is expanding SMART Flex, an on-demand transit service, into northern Macomb County, Michigan. The expansion is part of SMART’s SMARTer Mobility plan, which will grow SMART Flex from five zones today to 11 across Metro Detroit, reports Mass Transit.
- Utah Transit Authority
The UTA, Utah Department of Transportation and Utah County have added a new North Utah County zone to UTA On Demand. The new zone covers 77 square miles and provides access to the Lehi Primary Children's Hospital and Eagle Mountain Senior Center. Sixteen vans will service the new zone, eight of which are wheelchair accessible.
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