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Monmouth trolley survey: young riders, growing Dallas use and notable wheelchair ridership
Summary
A Monmouth trolley ridership survey of 128 respondents found that riders skew young (16–25), more than half lack regular vehicle access, Dallas-origin trips rose to about 10%, and roughly 9–10% of riders use wheelchairs, prompting council calls for accessible stops and more targeted future surveying.
Monmouth City officials heard a trolley-ridership update Dec. 2 showing the service is serving a mix of students and occasional riders and highlighting accessibility and data gaps.
Sabra Jewel, who led the survey effort with community planner Carter Craig, said the one-month June–July effort collected 128 completed surveys. The results show a large share of riders aged 16–25, modest senior usage (about 8% 65+), and that about half of riders do not have access to a vehicle. Dallas-origin trips grew from zero in the prior…
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