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C‑Tran to launch on‑demand 'Current' in Battle Ground Sept. 14; agency outlines 2045 transit vision
Summary
C‑Tran will launch its zone-based on‑demand service, the Current, within Battle Ground city limits on Sept. 14 with 7‑day service; agency also presented a long‑range 2045 plan identifying frequency, connection, and capital projects for North County transit.
C‑Tran will begin operating The Current, an on‑demand, zone‑based service inside Battle Ground city limits on Sept. 14, Mayor McCoy and C‑Tran staff told the City Council on Aug. 18. The service will run seven days a week, provide curb‑to‑curb shared rides within the Battle Ground zone, and operate daily roughly 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.
Taylor, identified as director of capital planning and service delivery for C‑Tran, told councilors the Current requires no eligibility screening and can be booked via phone, a mobile app or up to two days in advance. Vehicles will be C‑Tran vans with lifts to accommodate mobility devices, carry up to 10 passengers and accept C‑Tran Hop fast‑pass payment and transfers to other routes.
The presentation also outlined…
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