Future of Transit Also Discussed in Grass Valley
Future of Transit Also Discussed in Grass Valley
Grass Valley officials are exploring on-demand micro-transit to boost local ridership, though concerns remain regarding potential cost increases and the adequacy of recent public survey data.
After discussing it at a recent Nevada City City Council meeting, another presentation of the reenvisioning of transit services in Western Nevada County was made before the Grass Valley City Council earlier this week. And some councilmembers wanted to know more about micro-transit. The Deputy Executive Director for the Nevada County Transportation Commission, Aaron Hoyt, indicated that it could help perk up ridership and revenue for Nevada County Connects. It features on-demand booking for riders, through an app or website type of model. You would type in your location and where you want to go…
But Councilmember Jan Arbuckle told Hoyt that it needs to be made very clear that there would be a significant cost increase, compared to a conventional bus fare. And Councilmember Tom Ivy hoped micro-transit will also connect residents living in low-density and low-income neighborhoods…
Hoyt also once again summarized a recent feedback survey. Among the findings of around 300 respondents was that they wanted more frequent and later stops. Also, having regional connections to health care, employment, and destinations outside the county and an improved experience at bus stops. But Mayor Hilary Hodge thought that the survey participation may not have been adequate enough to get a better idea of what riders want in the future.
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