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Commission: bus service unlikely; focus shifts to sidewalks, charging and bike access
Summary
The Planning Commission concluded that fixed‑route bus service in Weybridge is unlikely given Tri‑Valley Transit funding structure, and identified realistic transportation goals such as EV/e‑bike charging stations, sidewalks in denser areas, and road widening to include pedestrian and bike lanes.
At the May 12 meeting, the Weybridge Planning Commission discussed realistic transportation goals for the Town Plan, with members concluding that fixed‑route bus service is unlikely for Weybridge given current funding pathways.
Gale Hurd explained that most funding for Tri‑Valley Transit comes from the federal government through VTrans, making it difficult to secure direct bus service for a small town like Weybridge. Hurd recommended alternative, realistic goals for the Town Plan: encouraging vehicle and electric bicycle charging stations, building sidewalks in densely populated areas, and widening roads where appropriate to include pedestrian and bike lanes.
The commission identified these items as achievable infrastructure objectives to improve local mobility while recognizing regional transit limitations.
