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Valley Regional Transit reports ridership gains after 2024 service consolidation; some specialized services cut to meet budget
Summary
Valley Regional Transit (VRT) told Meridian commissioners Feb. 3 that ridership has increased on consolidated routes after a June 2024 service change, but budget constraints forced reductions on several specialized services, including the Meridian veterans shuttle.
Meridian — Valley Regional Transit reported Feb. 3 that a June 2024 service consolidation has produced overall ridership gains on several Meridian routes, but operating budget limits prompted temporary service reductions to some specialized programs.
Kate Dahl, principal planner for VRT, told commissioners the June 2024 service change eliminated underperforming routes and consolidated service on higher‑ridership corridors, producing measurable increases on routes that serve Meridian, notably routes 30, 45 and 42.
Dahl said…
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