Transportation
BY ANNA MANESS
Georgetown launches ride-hail voucher program On May 6, the city of Georgetown announced the launch of rideGTX, a ride-hail voucher program for residents and visitors to commute around the city. The program allows users to access transpor- tation 24/7 through a partnership with Uber and zTrip, a wheelchair-accessible vehicle provider, according to a city news release. What we know City Council members approved a three-year contract with TRIPPP Consulting, a public transit consulting company at a Feb. 11 meeting, accord- ing to previous Community Impact reporting. The estimated total cost of the program is $858,600, according to city documents. How it works Through rideGTX, riders can get up to 10 discounted rides each month. Riders pay the rst
TxDOT repaves I 35 strip in April, May The Texas Department of Transportation performed pavement repairs to a small strip of I-35 in Georgetown in late April. What’s di erent? TxDOT crews also repaired the south- bound I-35 main lanes between Chisholm Parkway and the exit for RM 620 in May.
“Our residents and visitors now have another convenient way to get around Georgetown with rideGTX.” JOSH SCHROEDER, MAYOR OF GEORGETOWN
$4, and the city subsidizes up to $10 per ride. Riders pay any remaining balance over $14. Those requiring a wheelchair accessible vehicle may call 512-337-9796 to schedule a ride, and will only pay $4 per trip, per the release. The service area extends to the Baylor Scott & White and Ascension Seton Williamson hospitals
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Riders can access their monthly vouchers at www.georgetowntexas.gov/rideGTX. Riders without smartphones can call 1-833-873-8237 to schedule a ride.
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