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Resident raises bus overcrowding concerns; council offers follow-up
Summary
A resident told the council buses are often full with preschool children, leaving workers and seniors unable to board; the mayor invited the resident to meet with staff for follow-up.
During the public-comment period, Sawyer Van Horn, a 7th Avenue resident, urged the council to address chronic bus overcrowding that she said prevents workers and seniors from reaching appointments and jobs.
Sawyer said the problem has persisted for about two years and described a recent incident: "have a 09:00 shift oh, can't get to work because the bus because the bus is full with preschool kids." Mayor Buck did not provide an immediate solution but suggested meeting after the session to discuss options and follow-up with staff.
Council members encouraged the resident to share specific schedules and asked staff to provide ridership numbers so the council can better understand peak loading and service gaps.
