CyRide’s Plum Route, which primarily operates on the SE 16th St. corridor, is facing the possibility of service reduction due to a decrease in funding from companies along the route. 

They are asking for student and community comments on the proposed changes on Monday, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. in room 3505 of the Memorial Union. Those unable to attend can comment here.

Currently, CyRide is receiving $113,000 per year in funding from rental companies along the Plum Route, allowing the route to operate every 20 minutes.

CyRide was recently informed these companies plan to stop supporting CyRide and will instead begin operating a private shuttle for the tenants in the fall.

As a result, buses will operate half as frequently, arriving at stops every 40 minutes rather than 20 minutes.

CyRide’s standard policy prevents extra buses from being added to provide more capacity. 

The route would also start 20 minutes later in the morning and end 20 minutes earlier at night.

Differences between the current and proposed schedule can be seen here.

Comments received will be considered and the Transit Board of Trustees will make their decision at their March 20 meeting.