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Council approves $300,000 to keep SmartRide operating; leaders say fixed‑route study and DOT support will follow
Summary
The New London City Council approved a $300,000 allocation to keep the SmartRide microtransit service running while leaders pursue coordination with fixed‑route buses and state funding; speakers urged improved fixed‑route service, better public notice and coordination with regional transit.
The New London City Council voted to appropriate $300,000 from retained earnings to support SmartRide, the city’s microtransit service, as councilors and residents debated whether the city should prioritize SmartRide, fixed‑route buses or both.
Public commenters and disability advocates told the council the city’s regional fixed‑route buses do not reliably serve many trips within New London and that SmartRide fills gaps for seniors, students and people with disabilities. Debbie Phillips, a longtime SmartRide advocate, said the city’s…
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