Sudbury Panel Advances Catch Connect Expansion

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What happened

The committee agreed by consensus to continue pursuing an expansion of its Catch Connect service into Maynard and the Nobscot section of Framingham, which would add a second vehicle at no cost to the town. The committee learned the hospital shuttle is winding down to a call-in model with only four or five grandfathered riders, and began exploring a dial-a-ride expansion estimated at $20,000 to $30,000 annually.

Key decisions

• 📜 Pursue Catch Connect expansion to Maynard and Framingham. Committee agreed by consensus to continue pursuing expansion of Catch Connect into Maynard and the Nobscot section of Framingham, which would add a second vehicle at no cost to the town. No formal vote taken; chair will contact the MWRTA to proceed pending review of how the change affects the memorandum of understanding. Read case details
• 📜 Explore potential dial-a-ride service expansion. Committee asked the chair to gather more detail from the MWRTA on a potential dial-a-ride expansion estimated at $20,000 to $30,000 annually. No vote taken; discussion continues as exploratory pending more information. Read case details

Next dates

• Dec. 4: Transportation Committee regular meeting

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