What should Metro Transit’s network look like now?
Over the coming year we will develop a plan for the future that continues to invest in improving our service as more resources, such as additional drivers, are available. We want your input in shaping our plans to best meet the needs of our region.
As part of our Network Now project, we:
• Asked for customer and community feedback on values to shape our framework for making decisions and are currently analyzing results.
• Reviewed service changes that have been made since 2020.
• Next, we will establish what our transit network should be today, given changes to travel patterns since 2020.
• Confirm any facility changes needed in our transit network.
• Outline services to be added as we hire additional drivers.
Background
In 2020 our Network Next efforts were modified to focus on future bus rapid transit lines. Through 2021, we reacted to the effect of remote work, social challenges, and workforce challenges. We listened and learned from our customers, and that feedback has shaped how we have made decisions over the past few years.
Now we are more aware of the longer-term effects of the pandemic response, and have more certainty around funding, we can pivot our planning efforts to prioritize service additions as we hire more drivers, and open major transit investments. We want feedback in building the transit system of tomorrow.