Public transit service is coming to southeast Utah.
pilot program Thursday, which features both fixed-route service and on-demand microtransit service within a defined service area. Both will be fare-less throughout the test period.
Richard Lory, Moab's transit coordinator, said in a statement Tuesday that he believes the program, which will remain in place through mid-October, will become "an invaluable resource" for residents and visitors traveling around the city. "It's a big step toward creating a more walkable city," he added. "This service will help to promote active transportation, decrease traffic and increase accessibility."
The fixed-route service will provide service with 13-passenger vans to popular stops along Main Street, as well as regular service between the Fairfield Inn and the Utah State University campus in Moab, according to the city. Officials explained that the goal is to reduce downtown traffic congestion while still getting people where they need to go in the Moab area.
The microtransit option is essentially a hybrid between a ride-share service and traditional public transportation, similar to services that other Utah transit agencies offer like the
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