Gas prices are insane right now and are probably going to stay that way for awhile. There is no better time to try out riding Athens Transit for FREE! That is a HUGE savings.
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Commissioner Tim Denson is hosting the March District 5 Townhall on continuing the transition of Athens Transit to a Zero-Fare Transit System! The townhall will be on March 30 from 6:00-7:30pm at Normal Bar.
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Come out to Normal Bar (1365 Prince Avenue) on August 27 from 6-7:30pm to hear from Commissioner Tim Denson and Athens Transit staff. We will talk about recent changes to our transit system, including fare-free rides for seniors and those with disabilities, what the future may hold, and how to ride the bus! One of our new hybrid buses will …
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At the July 2 meeting, Commissioner Tim Denson pushed through a Commission Defined Option (aka CDO) to create a connected sidewalk along the western side of Hawthorne Avenue and creating accessible pedestrian entrances to Bishop Park on both the north and south ends of the park (these are goals stated in the adopted Bishop Park Master Plan). This is being …
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Beginning the week of July 1, District 5 residents will have transit service further along Jefferson Road and the entirety of Whitehead Road while making Routes 5 and 7 more direct and getting rid of the circular routes previously in place! Tim and area residents have been pushing for months to expand bus service to residents living in the Whitehead, …
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We are happy to report that Athens Transit is now suggesting Route 7 to extend and give service to Jefferson Road and Whitehead Road! Over the last few months, Tim Denson has organized District 5 residents in the Whitehead Road/Homewood Hills areas to give public input to Athens Transit about the need for transit service to return to the area. …
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Do you know what is planned for Athens Transit? Do you want to ask for the bus to go down Whitehead Road? Do you want to advocate for Athens Transit to go Fare-Free? Do you want more frequent and/or later bus service? Here is your chance! Athens-Clarke County is updating the Transit Development Plan! The Transit Development Plan (TDP) update …
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As of January 1, Athens Transit will only accept the exact $1.75 to ride and will not issue change to riders. The Athens-Clarke County website states, “Effective January 1, 2018, Athens Transit will no longer issue “change cards.” Exact fare will be required for all cash paying customers. Change cards will not be accepted after January 1, 2018.” Who will …
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