9th district Councilman Doug Conner hosted a small, but active group of citizens who came to listen, watch, and question Greater Richmond Transit Company representatives tonight about the proposed Main Street Transfer Station. Questions from the audience included concerns about traffic impact, location impact, environmental issues, and future plans of GRTC.

To get a better idea of what was seen at the meeting, readers should go here.

Perhaps the most immediate improvement riders can expect is bus stop signs with more route information. Some of the future improvements include a rapid transit system, articulated buses (think tandem bus), improved use of GPS systems in order to create real time bus information, current bus information, such as tracking, by cell phone among other possibilities.

The vision of GRTC seems on target for the direction Richmond’s transit issues are heading. However, according to one official, the development process is only at 30% at this time. Of course, this makes for an excellent opportunity to have more community input! Hope to see you at the next GRTC speaking engagement.

If you ride the bus, drive downtown, or generally care about mass transit, then meet with the Southside’s own 9th District Councilman Doug Conner at Southside Baptist Christian School, 5515 Bryce Lane in Richmond.

The meeting to be held April 28, will begin at 5:00 and continue until 7:00.

This is a great opportunity for citizens to chat with their representative regarding the GRTC Main Street Transfer Station and other issues.