The Utah Transit Authority will change or eliminate some of its routes in Utah County beginning in March.
UTA spokesman Craig Rasmussen said the adjustments are part of the bus system's long-term plan to improve and expand bus service throughout Utah County.He said the changes are based on staff evaluations and public input.
ROUTE 1 - Extend all express trips that had fewer than 25 passengers to Exit 279 in American Fork. An additional four to seven minutes will be added to make this change. All other trips will remain unchanged.
ROUTE 2 (East Orem/South Provo) - Begin the 6:08 a.m. southbound trip at University Mall.
ROUTE 3 - To be extended to the new Timpanogos facility. Will stop at Utah Valley Community College before continuing to the facility. Schedule will change on an experimental basis.
ROUTE 5 (Campus Drive/Lakeview) - Discontinue the 7:13 a.m. southbound trip on Saturdays.
ROUTE 6 (North/South Canyon Road) - Eliminate all Saturday trips but four.
ROUTE 7 - Extend north into the American Fork areas. Extend from the Orem Hospital west on 400 North to 1200 West, north to 800 North, west to Geneva Road, and north to 1200 North where it will connect with new service going to Lindon, Pleasant Grove and American Fork.