Meet Devrie Williams, a Greenville resident and frequent Greenlink user whose personal narrative paints a vivid picture of public transit's strengths and weaknesses in Greenville. From inadequate bus stop infrastructure to unreliable service frequencies, Devrie sheds light on the realities facing riders daily. We balance his perspective with exciting updates on Greenlink's ambitious improvement plans, backed by a $6 million boost from the Department of Transportation. We also draw comparisons to Columbia's transit system, exploring the stark contrast in resources and transit accessibility. Listen in to understand the challenges, acknowledge the strides made, and learn how you, like Devrie, can advocate for a more efficient and inclusive transit system in Greenville.
Resources:
Greenville and Columbia counties population estimates come from the US Census
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/richlandcountysouthcarolina
The COMET, Columbia’s Public Transit, Cost and Funding Facts FY 2019-2020
https://catchthecometsc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/The-COMET-Cost-and-Funding-FY-2019-2020.pdf
The COMET, Columbia’s Public Transit, Route Guidebook Effective May 2023
https://catchthecometsc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/comet-route-booklet-22-A5-v6.pdf
Greenlink’s Key Performance Metrics
https://www.greenvillesc.gov/152/About
https://www.greenvillesc.gov/1891/Key-Performance-Indicators
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Produced by Podcast Studio X.
Bussin' is a project of Greenville Connects.
