Bedford Otter Bus grows in ridership, needs more grant funds
The Otter Bus, a public transit system that launched in September 2021, had 5,560 stops in 2023, the second full year of operation, according to town officials.
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The Otter Bus, a public transit system that launched in September 2021, had 5,560 stops in 2023, the second full year of operation, according to town officials.
The Bedford Community Health Foundation and the Town of Bedford have partnered to provide public transportation in the town with a second grant from the state, according to a news release from the foundation. The most recent grant award from the Commonwealth Transportation Board will increase the hours of operation, making the bus available to more citizens.
Bedford Town Council unanimously approved matching a grant awarded to the town fire department to allow installation of three training towers at a regional fire service training facility.
After several years of brainstorming, a public transit bus is scheduled to launch in the Town of Bedford. Called the Otter Bus, the public transit system, in an effort led