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Board approves temporary frequency cuts on five routes, requires phased restoration plan
Summary
Facing nationwide driver shortages and short-term training delays tied to a federal DOT rule, the board approved temporary frequency reductions on Routes 12, 15, 17, 20 and 42 and conditioned the approval on staff returning next month with a prioritized plan for bringing service back as operators are hired and retained.
The Transportation Authority voted to adopt temporary service adjustments on several routes to provide consistent, predictable transit service while staff addresses ongoing operator shortages.
Isaac, the staff presenter, told the board that ad hoc daily suspensions have left customers unable to rely on published schedules and that a predictable, reduced-frequency plan is preferable. He said staff is recommending reductions on Routes 12, 15, 17, 20 and 42 to stabilize weekday operations. "Right now, we're cutting…
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