GRTC officials will host a public meeting Monday, Feb. 9 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Richmond’s main public library, 101 East Franklin Street downtown, to discuss proposed temporary service changes to a number of transit routes in Henrico County and the Richmond region.
Pending approval by the GRTC Board of Directors Feb. 10, the changes are proposed to take effect Feb. 22 in an effort to account for driver shortages and “to improve service reliability and reduce last-minute trip cancellations, particularly during nights and weekends,” according to GRTC officials.
Officials reviewed routes using ridership data and equity considerations, with a focus on prioritizing reliable service, they said. As additional operators are hired and trained, the agency intends to add more trips…