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Council hears Desert Foothills Transit pitch for fare‑free circulator linking Cave Creek and Carefree
Summary
Desert Foothills Transit proposed a fare‑free, ADA‑accessible circulator with two shuttles and ~16 stops to ease parking and congestion, asking Cave Creek to partner on grant applications and in‑kind match while the board pursues ADOT pilot funding and private revenue via ads.
Desert Foothills Transit representatives on Tuesday presented a plan for a fare‑free circulator to serve Cave Creek and neighboring Carefree, describing a two‑vehicle loop with roughly 16 stops intended to operate about 12 hours a day, seven days a week and to be ADA accessible.
Cam Cooney, president of the Desert Foothills Transit System board, said the service would use two shuttles running opposite directions to circulate visitors and residents through the town cores, reduce parking pressure during peak tourist seasons and support events such as the rodeo and Holland Center activities. "The consistent communication between the town of Carefree and the town of Cave…
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