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Council hears update on EasyRide shuttle expansion; staff to provide ridership data and outreach
Summary
Councilors heard an update on EasyRide shuttle service expansion, including new weekend hours; commissioners agreed to provide ridership statistics and city staff said they will increase publicity and coordinate a ribbon‑cutting and outreach campaign.
Councilors received a report on the EasyRide shuttle pilot and expansion of hours to include weekends. Staff said the service currently connects several Cambridge nodes and that expanded weekend service is intended to improve intra‑city transit options.
Councilors and public speakers encouraged more publicity. Councilor Susie and others noted they rarely see riders in some neighborhoods and asked staff to share ridership numbers; Deputy Commissioner McKenna said the department would provide data after the meeting. Councilors agreed to promote the expanded service through council newsletters and city channels and to participate in an upcoming ribbon‑cutting event.
The report was placed on file; staff agreed to return with ridership figures and an outreach plan to increase awareness of the free city shuttle.
