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Rutherford County approves changes to Tri City Express bus route after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing, the board approved modifications to the Tri City Express route, adding stops, shifting timing, and extending service hours; county transit officials said the changes aim to improve access to jobs, courts and classes and rely on federal funding.
Rutherford County commissioners on Feb. 3 approved proposed changes to the Tri City Express bus route after a public hearing and brief discussion.
Transit staff described the Tri City Express as a fare-free route serving Rutherfordton, Spindale and Forest City along a main economic corridor. Carrie Giles, speaking for the transit department, said the updated schedule would begin earlier and run later — moving from roughly 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m. to about 7 a.m.–5 p.m. The proposal also relocates several stops…
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