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Regional transit provider reports a 53% ridership increase over two years; seeks capital matches for shelters and vehicles
Summary
A PDRT representative told Marlboro County council ridership rose from ~30,000 to ~44,000 trips in two years with projections near 50,000; the provider described capital needs (bus shelters, two vehicles) and noted federal grants cover about 80% of capital costs, leaving 20% local match requirements.
A representative identified in the meeting as Donald Strickland presented regional transit data and capital needs to Marlboro County council.
Strickland said the system recorded just over 30,000 trips in fiscal year 2020–21 and about 44,000 trips the past year, with a projection near 50,000 this year — which he described in the presentation as roughly a 53% increase…
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