Work group links housing density to restoring fixed-route transit in Perry County
Sep 29, 2026
Sep 29, 2026
Members said higher housing densities in boroughs would be a prerequisite for fixed-route transit; Margaret Parsons of the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors highlighted workforce-housing needs and transit access to jobs as central to attracting service.
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The work group discussed the link between housing density and the viability of fixed-route transit in Perry County. Chair said the county currently lacks fixed-route service and that increasing densities in boroughs would be necessary to attract sustainable transit options.
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