Two Community Transit bus models that are out of service traveling.
In 2025, Community Transit is adding additional bus services. This announcement comes after the Board of Directors passed Community Transit’s budget for 2025 earlier this month.
Community Transit will add “116,000 new service hours,” the agency said in a press release. That includes all forms of transportation like buses and DART paratransit.
“64,000 hours of bus service will be added,” the press release said. This is a 15% boost from last year.
Also, Community Transit will add “28 replacement DART paratransit vehicles and 40 vanpool vehicles,” which is stated on their budget and finances page.
The bus services will be implemented in two parts. The additional bus services will be implemented in March 2025. Another set of services will be implemented in September 2025.
This coming February, they will announce what specific routes they will add. They will announce the first routes in February. In either July or August 2025, they will announce what other routes they are adding.
Anyone with a lower income, over 65 years of age or on Medicaid, can get to work, see loved ones, or get to their medical appointment easily.
The additional service hours will allow for faster rides for riders who depend on public transportation. And for drivers who do not ride, it will be “more of an incentive to ride the bus,” Community Transit spokesman Martin Munguia said in a phone interview.
Also, the Board of Directors lowered “reduced fares to $1 for eligible riders” Community Transit’s press release says. Those who meet income requirements for Orca’s Subsidized Annual Pass can ride free. To learn more, go to info.majorca.com.
To ensure the safety of riders, Community Transit will add 12 Transit Security Officers. They will patrol bus stops and respond to issues. For example, they will go to a bus if someone is arguing and alleviate the situation.
That’s not all Community Transit will improve on. They will improve bus stops, and park and rides. Community Transit will improve the lighting and painting. Every five to 10 years, the asphalt has to be fixed. In addition, they are adding additional bus shelters to protect riders from the weather.
“Transit needs to be an easy choice for people, so we’re focused on making it an effortless experience for everyone,” said Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz.
