Tyler Transit implementing new routes starting Oct. 11

TYLER — Tyler Transit will add a sixth route as well as change all fixed-route schedules starting Monday, Oct. 11. The City of Tyler conducted a route study in 2020 to determine the future growth and enhancements to bus services in the city, which was adopted by the City Council in May 2021. Officials say the six newly designed routes will have improved headways (wait times) of either 60 minutes or 30 minutes throughout the city, with timed connections to all routes. According to a news release, after the first few weeks of the new routes, Tyler Transit will look at overall ridership to determine effectiveness, schedules, on-time performance, etc. Officials say adjustments will be made accordingly. The need for shelters at the most frequented stops will also be evaluated soon, according to the release. Click here for more details.