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Transit planner urges board to support extension of microtransit pilot and student reduced‑fare program
Summary
Rich Donovan briefed the board on two state bills: SB 9 would extend a microtransit pilot another year, and SB 237 would fund reduced‑fare passes for students (proposed $3 million) and a separate $1 million allocation for veterans; Donovan encouraged board testimony and direct contact with legislators.
Rich Donovan, director of transportation planning, told the Greater Waterbury Transit District on March 11 that two state bills could affect local transit operations and asked board members to consider submitting testimony.
Donovan described Senate Bill 9 as an extension of the state’s microtransit pilot program for one additional year and said the Valley Transit District pilot has shown growing ridership —…
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