The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission's service to the new Cushing Road commuter lot was the first step in their plan to restructure commuter bus services in western Prince William County.
The PRTC expects to introduce a Gainesville OmniRide route, offering one-seat rides to Washington, D.C., starting this fall.
"Currently, many passengers on Manassas OmniRide buses live in western Prince William County and drive to Manassas in order to have a one-seat ride to their destination," PRTC Public Relations Specialist Christine Rodrigo said. "Others use the Linton Hall Metro Direct bus to reach the West Falls Church Metro Station and then continue their commute on a Metro train or a bus from another transit provider."
Rodrigo said PRTC will shift existing resources away from the Linton Hall Metro Direct and Manassas OmniRide services to create the new Gainesville route in an effort to provide residents of western communities easier access to public transportation.
"The Linton Hall Metro Direct and Manassas OmniRide routes will continue to operate, and those who live further west will have easier access to their destinations - a win-win for everyone," she said.
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