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Hill Country Transit District tells council new microtransit, commuter and tech upgrades are raising ridership; regional expansion due March 1
Summary
Hill Country Transit District presented a progress report on a restructured regional transit model that combines commuter service, microtransit and rural feeds; officials said technology and a March 1 integration of rural routes have produced measurable ridership growth.
Tony Austin, director of rural operations for Hill Country Transit District, briefed council on Feb. 18 on a multi‑year restructuring that aims to combine commuter, microtransit and rural services under a single regional model.
Austin said the district moved from an older fixed‑route model to a streamlined map that centers a commuter line through Temple with a 20‑minute headway and integrates smaller vehicles for local runs. He said March 1 will bring rural feeds from Lampasas, Milam County (Cameron, Rockdale) and Gatesville into the commuter/microtransit network.
Why it matters: The presentation described both safety and service…
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