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GoDurham says frequency increases will improve high‑school access; Northern to get 15‑minute service
Summary
GoDurham representatives told the meeting recent service investments — funded by the Durham County transit sales tax — doubled or quadrupled service at some high schools, and Northern High School will shift to 15‑minute service later this month to reduce wait times for students.
A GoDurham representative briefed the group on recent route improvements made in coordination with Durham Public Schools. The representative said the agency raised frequency at Northern and Riverside High Schools (from 60‑minute service to 30‑minute service two years ago) and that, starting Aug. 22, Northern High School will receive 15‑minute service on Route 4.
"So Northern High School, which, like I said, 2 years ago was served by 1 bus per hour, will get a bus every 15 minutes," the GoDurham representative said. The representative added that frequency—more than strict on‑time percentage—often determines whether a student who misses a bus can still get to school that same day.
GoDurham credited the Durham County Transit Plan and the 0.5¢ transit sales tax for funding these service increases and said it can provide boarding data near schools to inform any pilot decisions.
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