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Connect Transit outlines Connect Go rural service, proposes fares and expanded hours
Summary
Connect Transit updated the McLean County Land Use and Transportation Committee on its Connect Go rural service rollout, proposed fare structure and potential state reimbursement change that could add roughly $121,000 to the rural operating budget.
David Braun, director of Connect Transit, told the McLean County Land Use and Transportation Committee that Connect Transit began operating the Connect Go rural service in July and is taking a phased approach to expansion.
Braun said the program currently provides door-to-door rides Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.; riders must call by noon the day before to schedule but can reserve up to five days in advance. "We started very, very slowly," Braun said. "We wanted to understand what the demand might be... and then roll out a more comprehensive program in the near future." He told the committee the service has carried about 404 passengers since rollout.
The presentation explained service rules and revenue mechanics. Brandon (rural coordinator for Connect Transit) said the agency is not offering same-day bookings or subscription trips yet. Braun and staff described a proposed fare…
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