Virtual meeting seeks input on Norman transit study
NORMAN — The city of Norman is inviting the public to weigh in on designs and route options that have been developed during t he Go Norman Transit Study, a year-long comprehensive evaluation of the city's existing transit service.
City leadership has invited public participation throughout the study and designed several transit route concepts based on the feedback.
“So far we've learned a lot through the Go Norman Transit Study about how people utilize public transit and how we can improve it,” said Taylor Johnson, public transit coordinator for the city of Norman. “We want to continue gaining valuable public feedback, especially during these last stages of planning so we can provide our citizens with transportation that works for them.”
A public survey to gain feedback on the route concepts is now open. Residents can take the survey on the project website GoNormanTransit. com.
The city also will host a virtual public meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. During the meeting, the city will present proposed routes and designs based on the data
that has been analyzed and the feedback received during earlier meetings. Residents also will be able to ask questions and give feedback. Instructions on how to attend a virtual public meeting are also on the project website. Recordings of t he presentations, including questions and answers, will be available on the website after the meeting.
The study also is soliciting information from other stakeholders, including transit operators, businesses and organizations, and large employers such as the University of Oklahoma and hospitals. The outcome of the comprehensive study will be a strategic plan to help city leaders optimize and expand transit over the next 20 years, according to a news release.