ASHEVILLE - The city of Asheville’s bus system is facing a fundamental question: Should it prioritize ridership? Or coverage?

A $300,000 study is searching for answers. The city and its contractor, Portland-based Jarret Walker and Associates, are looking for feedback from riders and residents.

The current system leans toward coverage, with many routes spreading to the farthest corners of the city. But this means buses run less frequently — every 30 minutes or an hour, versus, say, every 15 minutes.

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