Residents from around the Grande Prairie area are being asked to share their input regarding a potential regional transit network.
According to the county, the Grande Prairie Regional Public Transportation Study is a collaborative effort between the City and County of Grande Prairie, and the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley to explore the combination of various bus and shuttle transit options into a single-service.
County Director of Family and Community Support Services, Kathleen Turner says the project would improve inter-community connectivity and improve transit accessibility for everyone in the region.
The county adds that the project team will engage current transit service providers throughout the region, and Turner says response from as many residents is vital for the project in order to find the most adequate solution for residents.
“It is important that we hear from as many people as possible, including what is already working well, and what can be improved,” she says. “We are focused on determining a solution that is right-sized for our communities and improves how existing resources are used.”
Numerous open houses are scheduled on March 12th and 13th for residents of Hythe, Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, Clairmont, and Wembley in their respective towns and residents can provide feedback online until March 29th.