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SWRPC pitches 'next generation' micro‑transit; commissioners raise concerns about Keene‑centric model
Summary
Southwest Regional Planning Commission presented a micro‑transit plan intended to expand regional ridership from about 29,000 to a projected 64,000 annually; commissioners questioned whether rural towns outside Keene would benefit and whether the county should sponsor or simply fund critical rides.
The Southwest Regional Planning Commission presented a multi‑year plan March 12 proposing a "next generation" micro‑transit system for the Monadnock/Southwest region centered on Greater Keene.
JB Mack, assistant director at SWRPC, said the project aims to address gaps in rural transit by using a micro‑transit model (an app and call‑center combined shared‑ride service) to reduce wait times and expand hours. Mack said existing ridership in the…
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