WRTA reports ridership gains, pilot microtransit growth and plans fixed‑route redesign
WRTA reported increased microtransit ridership in Riverton, a record month for the safe‑ride program (601 rides), and plans to redesign fixed routes to improve efficiency and better match demand; procurement plans for replacement buses and federal match were also discussed.
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WRTA staff told the commission the agency is operating a Riverton microtransit pilot that has grown from initial ridership of 40–50 a day to about 60–70 daily riders, and said the agency's safe‑ride program recorded 601 rides in December. WRTA staff described data-driven fixes, a planned fixed‑route redesign and an ongoing push to refine travel-time and stop locations to increase efficiency.
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