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Access Forsyth, a reservation-based bus system, is one of Forsyth County’s two public transit options. Public Transportation Director Roy Rickert said the demand for transportation in the county has grown.
Forsyth County increases funding to transportation service for needy By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Residents’ need for a public transportation network continues to rise as the Forsyth County adjusts to a rapidly growing population, officials say. Now, the county is exploring ways to expand in-house options. At its July 11 work session, the Board
of Commissioners granted an additional $260,000 to Common Courtesy, a third party that provides discounted on-demand rides to county seniors and disabled residents. The service manages national rideshare organizations to provide transportation, and trips are $2. To qualify, residents must register, have a credit card and be able to exit and enter the vehicle without accommodation.
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Common Courtesy is one of two county-administered public transit options. The other, Access Forsyth, is a demand-based bus system that allows residents to schedule rides in advance. The buses, formerly called Dial-a-Ride, do not operate on fixed routes, and patrons ride with other passengers.
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