Study highlights increase in transit, need for more bus routes in Oakland County

PONTIAC, Mich. (WXYZ) — A boom in transit across Oakland County in the past two years is leading to a new study recommending more bus routes that run more often and with more technology.

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It's a hot issue and part of a 10-year plan.

Oakland County leaders say a half million-dollar study is giving them a lot of new ideas how to improve service.

“More routes, more places that would be available would help us for sure,” one bus rider said.

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In the heart of Pontiac, SMART bus passengers shared thoughts about county leaders pledging to further expand access to transit.

“I think it would be a great idea to expand, more locations, routes,” another bus rider said.

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