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Commissioner raises transit service concerns after provider ride; seeks bus stops near pharmacies and county services
Summary
Commissioner Sofranco reported a ride‑along with the county’s transit provider and outlined requests for bus stops to serve pharmacies and county offices; commissioners discussed funding options for expanded evening service but no funding commitment was made.
Commissioner Sofranco told the Carbon County Board of Commissioners on June 19, 2025 that he and a colleague rode with the county’s transit provider to review service points and identify gaps, and he reported several specific stop requests to improve access for residents.
"We are aware of pharmacies being closed especially in Lehighton on Front Street," Commissioner Sofranco said, and he asked that a convenient bus stop be located for an independent pharmacy on First Street in Lehighton. He also said an existing stop at Susquehanna and Ray Street in Jim Thorpe should continue to serve courthouse‑area needs…
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