Michael Nashtock

The Transit Development Plan (TDP) is a strategic document outlining the community's vision and plan for improving its public transportation system, specifically the Shenango Valley Shuttle Service (SVSS). The plan involves evaluating current transportation conditions, assessing community needs through engagement, and identifying opportunities for innovation to create a blueprint for short, medium, and long-term transit improvements. Key proposals include optimizing existing routes for efficiency, frequency, and consistency, and introducing a new on-demand 'Shenango Valley Flex' service. Future recommendations are structured in a three-tier approach (improved, enhanced, aspirational conditions) to expand service, extend hours, and establish new regional connections, aiming to create a more efficient, effective, and sustainable transit system that enhances connectivity and supports economic development in Mercer County.