From the BG Ad Group Studio this is your news minute on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Today is Friday, August 30th, and I'm Keith Ippolito.
South Cobb 'Microtransit' Launching This Fall
Cobb County commissioners recently approved a $2.2 million contract to launch a microtransit pilot program in south Cobb. This on-demand "curb-to-curb" service, resembling rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft but publicly subsidized, aims to provide affordable transit within a 22-square-mile area.
The pilot could pave the way for a countywide expansion, funded by the proposed $11 billion M-SPLOST. If approved by voters on Nov. 5, it would introduce 14 microtransit zones, 108 miles of rapid bus routes, and new transit centers. Microtransit fares will be $2.50, running Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with plans to launch on Oct. 15. While Democratic commissioners support the initiative, Republican members remain skeptical, citing past failures in similar projects.
For more news about our community, visit mdjonline.com. For the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, I'm Keith Ippolito.
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