Razorback Transit Proposes Bus Route Changes

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Razorback Transit will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, in the Arkansas Union Room AU511 to discuss changes to the system’s bus routes.  

The route changes are based on recommendations from a recent transportation report. The goal is to provide improved travel throughout the system. The first changes will be incorporated into Razorback Transit summer service, starting Monday, May 16.

Razorback Transit officials will explain significant changes to the Blue Reduced, Red, and Tan Routes; the addition of an Orange Route to summer service, and a general overview of summer bus service. Other general topics concerning bus service will also be presented and discussed and public comments are encouraged.

To make a comment or suggestion, get additional information or present a topic for discussion email ewaddel@uark.edu or call 479-575-7433 before May 3. Written comments or suggestions can also be sent to: Razorback Transit ATTN: Associate Director, 1 University of Arkansas, BUSB, Fayetteville, AR 72701.

For return transportation to your bus stop after the hearing please call 479-575-6993 by May 4 to make arrangements.

About the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Arkansas among only 2 percent of universities in America that have the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Arkansas among its top American public research universities. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.