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Commission narrowly backs MetroCOG 2026–2030 transit plan after questions on stops, grocery access and service funding
Summary
The West Fargo City Commission voted 3-2 to issue a memorandum of support for MetroCOG’s 2026–2030 Transit Development Plan after a presentation by MetroCOG staff. Commissioners pressed for more detail on stop locations in West Fargo, access to grocery stores and shelters, and clarifications on funding and ridership data.
The West Fargo City Commission voted 3-2 on Oct. 20 to issue a memorandum of support for the MetroCOG 2026–2030 Transit Development Plan after a presentation and lengthy exchange about route stops, grocery access and funding.
Adam Altenberg of MetroCOG presented the plan, saying it updates goals, system recommendations and a coordinated transportation plan for the Fargo–Moorhead metropolitan area. Altenberg highlighted that the plan aims to reduce transfers and increase bidirectional routes; he said the proposed adjustments would disrupt only about 0.4% of existing users while increasing the number of residents served by roughly 2% and job…
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