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Forum candidates push bus-service improvements and shuttles for an aging community
Summary
Candidates agreed seniors need better transit; proposals included more frequent hub-based routes, fewer stops to speed service, shuttles or contracted drivers, and coordination with employers to improve travel windows for residents.
During the Port Ludlow candidate forum, candidates identified transit — especially services for older residents — as a critical local need and described operational approaches to improve access.
Steven criticized the current walking conditions to bus stops and advocated reducing stops in favor of faster hub routes and supplementary shuttle or contracted ride services. "What we do is we increase the bus line service. It's 30 minutes. It's stopping. It's moving very quickly to key locations," he said, adding that coordinating employers' hours with transit could improve real-world usability. Other candidates echoed the call for additional shuttles and better scheduling to allow seniors to participate in daytime activities without being stranded.
Why it matters: Port Ludlow and nearby communities have older populations that rely on transit; candidates argued operational changes can enhance dignity and mobility without necessarily increasing long-term taxes. No concrete funding or timetable was provided at the forum.
