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Somerset County Government-Transportation Adjusts Shuttle Routes
Because ridership was down by almost 70% on some routes, adjustments are being made to SCOOT PEAK and CAT shuttle schedules.
Post Date:03/16/2021 3:50 PM
SOMERVILLE, NJ – The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners and the county Transportation Division recently re-examined ridership numbers and resources for its public shuttle services. Because ridership was down by almost 70% on some routes, adjustments are being made to SCOOT PEAK and CAT shuttle schedules, effective Monday, April 5.
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“We realize that public transportation options are limited for residents who need to get around the county, which is why Somerset County offers paratransit and public shuttle services for older adults, people with disabilities and workers who do not drive or own a car,” said Commissioner Melonie Marano, public works liaison. “This year, we re-examined ridership numbers, public demand and resources. Based on our desire to make fiscally sound decisions for the taxpayers of Somerset County, we decided the best course of action was to make these adjustments.
“We will continue to monitor ridership numbers and public demand throughout the year and make adjustments as needed,” said Commissioner Marano. “Should ridership increase, or feedback indicate a need, we would certainly look to add stops and routes as needed.”
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Effective April 5, Somerset County Transportation will implement the following changes. Updated shuttle schedules can be viewed on the county website.
SCOOT PEAK 858 – The first stop in the morning, on the route from Bedminster to Hillsborough, will be changed to 7:02 a.m. at the Somerville Train Station.
SCOOT PEAK 859 – The last stop in the morning on SCOOT 859 will be at 9:07 a.m. at the Bridgewater Mall.
CAT1A route on the CAT1R schedule – The last stop in the evening on CAT1A will be at
7:01 p.m. at the intersection of East Main and Grove Streets in Somerville. This run will no longer make one last trip to New Brunswick and Somerset.
CAT1B on the CAT1R schedule – The CAT1B shuttle will start earlier in the morning and give commuters earlier access to New Brunswick train station. The first stop will be at the Bound Brook Train Station at 6:30 a.m.
CAT2R – Will start at Mountain Avenue and Route 28 in Bound Brook at 7:42 a.m.. The prior stops North Plainfield have been removed.
For more information, contact Somerset County Transportation at 908-231-7116 or toll-free at 1-800-246-0527.
This press release was produced by the Somerset County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
