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Henry Connect bus pilot approved: fixed route from Stockbridge to McDonough, $850K capital cost and $650K annual operations estimated
Summary
The Board approved a pilot fixed-route bus service (Henry Connect) between Stockbridge and Downtown McDonough, plus a county bus stop placemaking plan. Federal seed funding will cover initial operations; capital and stop-design plans were discussed.
Henry County commissioners on May 6 approved a pilot fixed-route bus service called Henry Connect, running between Stockbridge and Downtown McDonough, and adopted a bus stop placemaking plan for four initial shelters. Officials said the pilot aims to begin service in fall 2025, run weekdays from about 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with 60-minute frequency and a one-way fare estimated at $2.50.
Transit staff and consultants told the board the pilot route connects major destinations including Downtown McDonough, Stockbridge City Hall and amphitheater, Piedmont Henry Hospital and the Stockbridge Park & Ride. Planners estimate 23,800 residents and more than 9,000 jobs…
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