Brunswick presents microtransit plan, asks Glynn County for $150,000 contribution

The Glynn County Board of Commissioners on June 17 heard a presentation from Regina McDuffie, city manager for the City of Brunswick, on the city’s proposed microtransit service and a request that the county provide $150,000 in initial funding.

McDuffie said the city selected Via as a turnkey operator after an RFP and interview process and described the service as an on-demand, shared-ride system with smaller vehicles and “virtual” or digital stops rather than fixed routes. “The micro transit system is a public on demand system that kinda takes you where you want, when you want,” McDuffie said.

Why it matters: Brunswick officials said the service is designed primarily to support workforce mobility and to fill gaps for residents who lack reliable transportation to jobs, medical appointments and basic services. The city’s presentation cited local studies and said the service could help reduce vehicle miles and emissions while supporting economic development.

Key details from the presentation and discussion: - Operator: Via was described as a national supplier used in other Georgia communities; the city said Via will supply drivers, supervision, a call center and customer service and intends to hire local drivers and supervisors. McDuffie said the provider has…