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Plan calls for regional bus corridors and expanded inter‑town routes to Greensboro
Summary
The CTP recommends regional bus corridors on US 220 and US 29 to connect Rockingham County to Greensboro, plus expanded inter‑town routes; presenters discussed partnerships with operators such as Sunway Charters and services run through PART.
Presenters told the board that the CTP includes recommendations for regional bus corridors—notably along US 220 and US 29—to improve access to Greensboro for medical appointments and employment.
"We are recommending a regional bus corridor, and this would go from Virginia to NC 80 or 60 interchange, just to connect, help connect this county to Greensboro," the presenters said. They discussed options for operators: some routes could be partnerships with private carriers such as Sunway Charters, while other services could be coordinated through PART (the Piedmont regional authority) and funded by state or federal sources.
In Q&A, commissioners and staff noted multiple delivery models are possible, including public–private partnerships, county-led services, vanpools and park-and-ride options. Presenters emphasized the recommendations are a menu of options rather than a single mandated solution.
