What's New
Proposed Budget Cuts and Service Reductions/Changes
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Athens Transit, a department of the Athens Clarke-County Unified Government, has scheduled public hearings to receive comments and citizen input on proposed FY13 Transit Service Fare Increase. This hearing meets the requirements as established by the FTA pursuant to 49 USC Section 5307(c).
Public hearings will be held in the North Lobby of the Multimodal Transportation Center and have been scheduled for:
Thursday, May 17, 2012, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Thursday, May 31, 2012, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
775 E. Broad St (Hickory St.
Ext.)
Athens, Georgia
Public hearings will be also held in the North Lobby of the Multimodal Transportation Center to discuss the final FY 2013 Transit Budget. These discussions will include possible fare increase and / or service changes on::
Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 2:00 - 3:00
PM
6:00 - 7:00
PM
775 E. Broad St (Hickory St.
Ext.)
Athens, Georgia
This service reduction will mean rolling back night service hours from the current 10:00 P.M. to all service ending by 8:00 P.M.
Public comment will be accepted from May 7, 2012 - June 4, 2012. Comments can be submitted online at http://www.athenstransit.com/contact-ats.html , mailed or delivered to the aforementioned location.
Additional information can be attained by contacting Butch McDuffie, Director of the Athens Transit, at butch.mcduffie@athensclarkecounty.com or by calling (706) 613-3437.
A qualified interpreter for the hearing impaired or for those
with limited English proficiency is available upon request at least ten (10)
days in advance of these meetings. Please call (706) 613-3110, [TDD (706)
613-3114] to request an interpreter.
Athens Area Arts Council...Art for and by Athens!
You, Me and the Bus ... Art Rocks!
Great News: New Shelters Coming Soon!
Look for four new music-themed bus shelters unveiled in April 2010, with four more coming in 2011. Designs for Round II and III convey the theme of Art Rocks! A Public Art Tribute to the Music of Athens. These music themed shelters will transform basic public transportation services into an inspirational experience for everyone.
Athens Transit System (ATS) has completed their Transit Development Plan.
The purpose of the plan update is to assess the operations of Athens Transit System to ensure that the system meets the needs of the community in an efficient and economically effective manner.
Whether or not you use Athens Transit for your transportation needs, Athens Transit would like to hear from you. Your input on routes, schedules, and transit amenities is very important to us.
