MATA proposes changes to 17 routes | News

(WMC-TV) – The Memphis Area Transit Authority is proposing changes to 17 of its routes that officials say represent less than 4 percent of its total service.

The transit authority is proposing adding four new routes and eliminating one of its express routes.  The proposals don’t include any changes to fares.

However, MATA officials will review comments from the public at their June 25 meeting.

If approved, the changes will go into effect on August 12.

Proposed changes:

5 Central

Eliminate the 5:30 a.m. outbound trip from Downtown. No additional changes in service. No change in routing.

6 Northaven

Add Connector route to serve Northaven. Route will operate between Northaven at William Cary Dr and Frayser Blvd at N Watkins St. Previous service was available on Route 11 Thomas / Northaven. Modified Weekday schedule consists of three a.m. outbound trips to William Cary, and four a.m. inbound trips to Frayser at Watkins; also four p.m. outbound trips to William Cary, and four p.m. inbound trips to Frayser at Watkins. Average Weekday frequency will change from 59 to 39 minutes. Average Saturday frequency will change from 170 minutes to 53 minutes Watkins. Modified Saturday service schedule consists of six trips between Northaven and Frayser at Watkins.

7 Air Park

Eliminate the 7:12 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. eastbound trips from American Way Transit Center, and the 7:47 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. westbound trips from Raines at Hickory Hill; also the 4:03 p.m., 4:38 p.m., and 5:11 p.m. eastbound trips, and the 5:26 p.m. westbound trip. No additional changes in service.  No change in routing.

11 Thomas

Modify Weekday and Saturday schedules to provide service to Raleigh Springs Mall only. Average Weekday frequency will change from 39 to 33 minutes during peak and from 62 to 58 minutes during off-peak.  Saturday frequency will operate every 90 minutes. No change in routing.

12 Florida/Weaver

Eliminate Route 12 Florida/Weaver Weekday and Saturday service. Alternative service available on new Route 38 Boxtown/Westwood Connector and new Route 39 S. Third/Ford. Service on Sewanee Rd south of Raines Rd and on Shelby Dr west of S Third will be eliminated.

12 Florida/Levi

Modify Weekday and Saturday schedule for service on Levi branch. Average Weekday frequency will change from 90 to 95 minutes. Average Saturday frequency will change from 119 to 121 minutes. No change to routing.

13 Lauderdale

Combine Route 13 Lauderdale/Wellington and 13 Lauderdale/Waldorf branches into a single route. Modify Weekday and Saturday service schedule. Average Weekday frequency will change from 41 to 40 minutes during peak and from 89 to 82 minutes during off-peak. Average Saturday frequency will continue to operate every 81 minutes.

19 Vollintine

Weekday and Saturday service to Douglas only. Eliminate service to Raleigh Springs Mall, National Cemetery, and New Allen. Alternative service available on route 52 Jackson. Modify Weekday schedule. Average Weekday frequency will change from 46 to 38 minutes. Average Saturday frequency will change from 70 to 66 minutes.

22 Poplar Express

Discontinue Route 22. Alternative service available on route 50.

30 Perkins

Route 30 Perkins Weekday will be split into two separate routes at the American Way Transit Center.

30 Brooks

Add Route 30 Brooks to operate between Peebles at Old Horn Lake to the American Way Transit Center. Modify Weekday schedule. Average Weekday frequency will change from 48 to 49 minutes during peak and from 82 to 98 minutes during off–peak. Saturday service routing and schedule remains the same as current route 30 Perkins.

32 East Parkway

32 East Parkway / Airport branch will terminate at Airways Transit Center. For Alternative service see Route 2 Medical Center / Airport. Modify Weekday and Saturday service schedule. Average Weekday frequency will change from 36 to 23 minutes during peak and from 50 to 55 minutes during off-peak.  Saturday frequency will change from 100 to 86 minutes. No change in service to FedEx Corporate, or night service to FedEx Hub.

35 South Parkway

Eliminate Saturday Service. No change in Weekday service or routing.

37 Perkins

Add Route 37 Perkins to operate between the American Way Transit Center and Raleigh Springs Mall.  Modify Weekday schedule. Average Weekday frequency will change from 48 to 39 minutes during peak and 82 to 78 minutes during off-peak. Saturday service routing and schedule remains the same as the current route 30 Perkins.

38 Boxtown/Westwood Connector

Add Connector route between Third at Peebles, Boxtown at Sewanee, and Parkrose at Doubletree, (Formerly portions of the 12 Florida / Weaver and 39 S Third/Raines.

39 South Third

Modify routing for 39 S Third / Raines branch along S Third Rd, south of Raines Rd. New route name to be 39 South Third / Ford branch. Average Weekday frequency for 39 S Third / Ford will change from 40 to 37 minutes during peak and from 90 to 83 minutes during off-peak. Average Saturday frequency for 39 S Third / Ford will change from 87 to 90 minutes. Modify Weekday and Saturday service schedule. No change in service or routing to Western Park or Hodge branches.

52 Jackson / St. Elmo

Modify routing for 52 Jackson / St. Elmo, which will include peak time service to New Allen. Previously served by 19 Vollintine / New Allen. Modify Weekday peak-time service schedule to New Allen / St. Elmo.  Average Weekday frequency will change from 65 to 61 minutes. No change in service to 52 Jackson / Raleigh Springs Mall.

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