SPOT Southwest has been unveiled by the Washington County Land Use and Transportation Department. This is a transportation pilot project that is now available in southwest Beaverton that enables riders to schedule trips in real time on a smaller bus that is more akin to a shuttle.
The acronym SPOT stands for Shared Public On-Demand Transit. Chief executive officer for the nonprofit Ride Connection, Andy Nelson, said that it is one of the first micro-transit services in the state.
He went on to say that this is a curb-to-curb bus service that is convenient for connections to major transit destinations as well as shorter trips. He added that it is an efficient and less expensive alternative to private cars or taxis. He said that the app needs to be downloaded and one can start scheduling trips.
The app enables riders to designate their pickup point and when they want to be picked up and where their destination is. The app then lets them know when they should be at the pickup point. The service is available Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Flyer printing can be used to provide more details about such services and their benefits for a city.
Nelson explained that SPOT is intended to serve individuals who have historically faced barriers to transportation, with every vehicle designed to be fully wheelchair accessible and drivers specially trained to assist riders with physical disabilities.
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