Board hears proposal for Acworth–Kennesaw microtransit pilot; equity analysis shows minor disparate impact
DOT proposed a two-year Acworth–Kennesaw CobbLinc microtransit pilot with a minor Title VI disparate-impact finding that staff said can be mitigated by targeted outreach; public commenters included KSU-area supporters and others urging oversight.
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DOT presented the Acworth–Kennesaw CobbLinc microtransit pilot as a two-year program (with an optional third year) funded by the same transit trust fund and local match used for South Cobb. Drew Ressler said the proposed zone would cover roughly six additional square miles at the northern terminus of the current CobbLinc microtransit area and would provide last-mile and curb-to-curb trips around Kennesaw State University and nearby job and retail centers.
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