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Connect Transit Launches New Bus Network
Connect Transit in Bloomington-Normal, IL, welcomed Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) to its Uptown Station in Normal to celebrate the recent launch of an entirely new regional fixed-route bus network.
“We are excited to have the whole community join us in launching a completely redesigned Connect Transit bus system, ushering in an exciting new era of public transportation in Bloomington-Normal,” said Andrew Johnson, general manager.
The agency worked for more than a year gathering data, listening to the public and working with community partners to craft the improved service, which includes updated routes, increased bus frequency and, for the first time ever, Sunday service.
Regarding the service revisions, Johnson said, “You have to provide a convenient service. Our service prior to today was very circuitous. It didn’t necessarily make the best use of people’s time; it kept them on the bus for a long time.”
Following a media event and ribbon cutting, LaHood and Johnson joined passengers on the first trip of the revised Green Route between the cities.
Connect Transit operates 14 routes (identified by color) in and between the two cities, as well as Redbird Express service covering the Illinois State University campus in Normal.
Also at the event, Connect Transit promoted its mobile app, which allows customers to track their buses in real time, check schedules and see updated information.
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Connect Transit General Manager Andrew Johnson, left, chats with Rep. Darin LaHood on opening day of the agency’s new bus network. LaHood is the son of former DOT Secretary Ray LaHood, who previously held the congressional seat his son now holds.
Photo courtesy of Rep. Darin LaHood’s office
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