 | | County Wins Feasibility Study for Potential Shuttle Service between GCC & RowanJune 29, 2012 NEWS For Immediate Release: June 29, 2012 Contact: Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger (856-853-3395) or Freeholder Heather Simmons 853-3378)
County Wins Feasibility Study for Potential Shuttle Service between GCC & Rowan (Woodbury, NJ) – Gloucester County Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger and Freeholder Heather Simmons announced today that the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) has agreed to conduct a feasibility study of potential shuttle service between Gloucester County College and Rowan University. The County Division of Planning applied to the Office of Transit, Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning for the study to be included in the Fiscal Year 2013 DVRPC Planning Work Program. “Last fall Gloucester County College and Rowan University announced an innovative dual enrollment program. The partnership will improve access to higher education for the residents of Gloucester County and South Jersey, but they have to be able to get from point A to point B efficiently without increasing traffic,” said Freeholder Director Damminger. Freeholder Heather Simmons said that the County proposed that DVRPC Office of Transit, Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning conduct a Feasibility Study/Analysis to explore the need for increased transit options between the two institutions. “We envision this as a free or low-cost alternative-fuel shuttle/transportation van service that would enhance transportation options between both campuses,” said Simmons. The study will explore ridership, examine potential routes that a shuttle could travel that would incorporate GCC Campus and the Rowan University, estimated cost analysis with instituting new shuttle service using an alternative fuel transport bus/van, and suggest funding opportunities if study shows support for increased service opportunities. The Freeholders said that they will be hearing details about the study in the upcoming weeks. -30- |
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