Citibus this week is launching one new bus route and three updated routes as phase one of a five-year plan to expand transit to south Lubbock and help improve citywide access to stores like H-E-B and other points around the community.
The first phase, which began Sept. 28, introduces the new Route 205, or the Pink route, which will connect riders from North Indiana Avenue to Texas Tech University and Covenant to South Lubbock. Citibus will also redesign routes 025, 211, and 214, providing direct connections to areas such as the South Plains Mall, West End, and various neighborhoods around the city.
Citibus General Manager Chris Mandrell said the changes are intended to address the city’s growth and expand into areas that previously lacked service. While Lubbock has continued to grow, Citibus routes have not experienced change in over 10 years…