Delta Township residents who rely on public transportation will soon lose access to CATA’s Route 3 extension after voters narrowly rejected a millage proposal that would have funded the service.
- The Route 3 extension will end after the holiday season, with service reverting to the Lansing Mall area.
- Voters rejected the transportation millage by a 53-47% margin last week
- Residents without cars will lose access to essential services like medical appointments and shopping
Jose Archer moved to Delta Township three months ago seeking tranquility in a quiet area outside the city, but without a car, he depends on the Route 3 extension to reach essential services in Lansing.
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Bus route cuts coming to Delta Township after close millage defeat
“To get to town, to my doctor, to the bank,” Jose Archer said.
However, grant funding for this route extension has dried up. Last week, Delta Township voters had an opportunity to preserve and fund the route’s future through a millage proposal. The measure would have funded the route and allowed the township to create a transportation committee for additional services, but voters rejected it in a close 53-47% vote…