Public commenters urge improved transit as administrators plan route study
Multiple residents said limited bus service undermines affordable housing and daily mobility; the administrator said a route study is forthcoming to establish a baseline for transit changes. One commenter, Mr. Quan, described buses as "too slow" this year.
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Speakers during the public-comment period urged the city to improve transit service, particularly for South Augusta, and to align transit planning with housing goals. Dr. Page said affordable housing and transit are often linked and urged officials to ensure new housing has transit access: "Affordable housing is often connected by a good public transit network." Mr. Quan also told the meeting he sees bus service deteriorating and pleaded for better schedules.
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