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County transit absorbs some riders as WRTA routes end; first-quarter costs about $349,000
Summary
Trumbull County transit staff reported rising trip volumes and first-quarter operating costs of roughly $349,000; commissioners were told WRTA route changes will shift several riders to county transit and staff will monitor costs while seeking ODOT and levy funding.
Trumbull County transit staff reported ridership increases and higher operating costs in the first quarter as two WRTA routes cease service, and said the county plans to pick up some displaced riders while monitoring the budget.
“In the first quarter of this year, we've done 10,228 trips,” the transit manager said during the meeting. He noted that figure was up from 9,777 the prior year and that the county’s transit program is on pace with prior annual totals.
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