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Human Services Commission: residents report transit gaps and limited senior services in Covington
Summary
The Human Services Commission reported public feedback collected at Covington Days indicating residents are struggling with limited bus service to job centers and local senior services; commissioners said nonprofits may need to fill gaps while the city explores options.
The Covington Human Services Commission told the City Council on July 22 that residents at Covington Days raised recurring concerns about limited transit and inadequate senior services, including difficulty accessing jobs and regional senior centers.
Commissioner Kaylee Stevens said the commission heard “buses” as one of the biggest concerns, adding that multiple residents told commissioners they were considering leaving Covington because they cannot reliably reach work in Seattle or Bellevue. Stevens said most residents cited a single existing bus line through Covington and…
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