UCHRA Adding Third Go Route In Cookeville
UCHRA adding a third Go Route to its Cookeville bus services beginning Monday. Transportation Director Holly Montooth said the new route will have additional stops including the Plateau Mental Health Center and the Cookeville Rescue Mission. Montooth said the route will increase the frequency buses arrive at each stop and help keep the whole system […]
Montooth: New Ecolane Software To Improve Public Transportation
The UCHRA’s Public Transportation Division will upgrade its transportation management system next month. Director of Transportation Holly Montooth said the change to “Ecolane” will create a more efficient, streamlined experience for riders. Montooth said riders will be allowed to customize their experience to create optimized routes and schedules. “By merging these services, we’re striving to […]
UCHRA Transit Recovering From Holiday COVID Spike
The UCHRA Transit system is working its way back to full strength after experiencing some staffing issues during the holiday season. Executive Director Mark Farley said the transit system was lucky that the demand was not as high. Farley said with 130 vehicles in the region on a daily basis, they have to face the […]
UCHRA Plans Bus Shelters to Protect Riders From Weather
As cold weather begins, UCHRA plans to use a $240,000 grant to set up shelter for people waiting on the UCHRA bus routes. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said there are routes running in a circle to take those in need of transportation where they need to go. Farley said this started in Cookeville and […]
