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The Regional Transit System is making changes to its spring 2014 schedule to better accommodate riders based on which routes are being used more or less often.
Read More »Gainesville Sentiment Still Mixed On Eighth Avenue Bike Lane Trial Period
The trial period is meant to see how the lane changes will affect traffic flow and safety. The city is monitoring driver, cyclist and pedestrian activity and will examine results once the trial concludes in late November.
Read More »Some Of Gainesville’s Game Day Garbage Cans Are Going Green
Gainesville is making an effort to be more environmentally friendly by purchasing solar-powered trash compactors and recycling units.
Read More »Man faces life-threatening injuries after rear-ending RTS bus
A 74-year-old man is now facing life-threatening injuries after rear-ending a Regional Transit Bus early Wednesday morning.
Read More »Gainesville #1 in commute time in the state
Gainesville ranks number 1 in the best commute times in Florida. More than 86% of commuters in Gainesville spend less than 30 minutes in traffic daily. A report by the U.S. Census Bureau says nationally Gainesville ranks 19 out over 250 major cities in shortest traffic time. City officials say the new 18 million …
Read More »RTS announces multi-million dollar grant
Gainesville Regional Transit System has received a $9 million grant to improve maintenance facilities. Congresswoman Corrine Brown, Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe and US Transit Administrator Peter Rogoff joined together this morning to announce the funding. WUFT-FM’s Samantha Kerrigan says officials at all levels of government are excited for the opportunities …
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