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Visually impaired rider warns Clinton County lawmakers of five-hour transit gaps
Summary
At the Nov. 14 Clinton County Legislature meeting a visually impaired resident, Brian Griebel, told legislators proposed Clinton County Public Transit schedule changes could create five-hour gaps in service to the south side and Clinton Community College; county staff said the Planning Department will review the complaint.
Brian Griebel, a visually impaired resident, told the Clinton County Legislature on Nov. 14 that proposed changes to the Clinton County Public Transit (CCPT) schedule would sharply limit service to the south side of Plattsburgh and to Clinton Community College, creating gaps of up to five hours that would affect his ability to travel to work and to medical appointments.
Griebel spoke during the public comment portion of the regular session in the Legislative Chambers, saying he relies on the bus system for daily travel and expressed alarm that the draft schedule reduces connections. "I am visually impaired, and I use the bus system for transportation to doctor's appointments and to work. At times, there are five-hour gaps in service," he said.
Legislator Rob Timmons and Deputy County Administrator Rodney Brown responded that the Planning Department had already begun looking into Mr. Griebel's concerns and would try to remedy service gaps. No formal motion or vote on CCPT service changes occurred during the meeting.
Why it matters: Transit schedules that leave long intervals between trips can isolate riders who depend on public transportation, including people with disabilities, students and workers without reliable alternatives. County officials indicated they will review the schedule changes but gave no timeline or funding details during the meeting.
What’s next: The Legislature did not take formal action on the CCPT schedule at the Nov. 14 session; Timmons said staff would investigate the complaint and pursue remedies through the Planning Department. No specific follow-up date or plan was reported in the minutes.
