Bus users in southern Dunedin suburbs have only a few days
left to have their say on proposed changes to their services.
The changes, proposed by the Otago Regional Council, include
the introduction of a separate Brighton bus run, improved
peak commuter and late-night services to and from Mosgiel and
the city centre and increased frequency of services to Green
Island and Abbotsford at peak times.
Council strategic communications associate director Peter
Taylor said since the council started consulting on the
changes just before Christmas about eight emailed submissions
had been received.
The changes were the result of consultation done as part of
the council's introduction of its GoBus strategy to improve
the city's bus services.
"They're largely positive about the proposed changes and have
offered further constructive ideas."
People had until January 25 to make a submission.
"It is a chance for people to give feedback about how they
feel about the proposals and what improvements they think
would be good."
It was proposed to keep the Mosgiel loop service.
After the consultation had been considered, the council would
put the revised routes and services out to tender in
February, with changes to be put place at the beginning of
July.
rebecca.fox@odt.co.nz
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