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CARTA proposes faster Route 31 service and an on‑demand zone for James Island
Summary
Baylen Vitiello of the BCD COG said CARTA recommends Route 31 deviations be reduced, peak headways cut to 30 minutes, and consideration of an on‑demand ride zone for James Island; three Folly Road stops meet criteria for infrastructure upgrades.
Baylen Vitiello, representing the BCD Council of Governments, gave the committee a summary of CARTA's operational recommendations for Route 31 and related transit priorities on Folly Road.
Vitiello said short‑term recommendations include eliminating some route deviations and adjusting peak service from every 45 minutes to every 30 minutes, with longer‑term plans to extend 30‑minute service into the midday after five years. He also discussed a proposed on‑demand zone for James Island where riders could request pickups within the zone using an app, a concept CARTA and Tri‑County Link have piloted elsewhere.
Vitiello identified three Folly Road bus stops with sufficient existing usage and safety need to justify infrastructure (pads, shelters, benches), and noted Wilton is included in Phase 1 improvements. He said CARTA and partners prioritize stops on criteria including ridership, safety, lighting and ADA compliance. "Again, my name is Baylen Vitiello. I'm with the BCD cog, and I'm here to give an update on CARTA," he told the committee.
