Author: BetterTogetherAdmin
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Protecting Transit Access in Asheville
March 10, 2026 – Public Comment In this public comment to Asheville City Council, we address the human cost of a ridership-first transit redesign. Using the city’s own reports, we explain how reduced coverage would leave residents without transit service and further isolate older adults and disabled residents. County Reports Referenced:
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Fixing Buncombe County’s Ride Voucher Program
Buncombe County’s ride voucher program has major access problems. We call for centralized dispatch and direct reimbursement to make the system usable in practice.
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Protecting Transit Coverage in Buncombe County
We urge county leaders to protect transit coverage and explain why Buncombe County’s terrain and spread-out population make broad access essential for residents.
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Ending the Two-Bag Grocery Limit for Seniors
Mountain Mobility’s two-bag grocery limit can leave some seniors without enough food. We propose practical fixes, including in-vehicle storage and limited driver assistance.