Work group links housing density to restoring fixed-route transit in Perry County

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.

The full story

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.

Free newsletter

Sign up to keep reading.

Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.

or
Already have an account? Sign in