{"id":415450,"date":"2026-08-24T16:46:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T16:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/415450\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T16:46:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T16:46:28","slug":"citibus-to-launch-new-redesigned-routes-sept-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/415450\/","title":{"rendered":"Citibus to launch new, redesigned routes Sept. 28"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) &#8211; Citibus will launch Phase One of its approved 5-Year Service Plan on Monday, Sept. 28, introducing one new route and three redesigned routes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The plan was adopted in November 2024. The updated routes incorporate and streamline portions of existing routes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Citibus to launch new, redesigned routes Sept. 28\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A7ASVMQ26BCRXKTHO4JMLXGIDI.jpg\" width=\"980\" height=\"650\" \/>Citibus to launch new, redesigned routes Sept. 28(The City of Lubbock)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Phase One includes the following routes:<\/p>\n<p>Route 205 (Pink): A new route extending from North Indiana through Texas Tech University and Covenant to South Quaker and 122nd Street, expanding transit access to South Lubbock.Route 025 (Purple): Formerly Route 6, this redesigned route combines portions of existing service to improve connections between Parkway Drive, Dunbar, 50th Street and South Plains Mall.Route 211 (Green): A redesigned route connecting Cherry Point to West End via 4th Street, incorporating segments of previous routes.Route 214 (Red): A modernized route serving Sunrise Canyon along 19th Street to West End, combining portions of existing routes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Chris Mandrell, general manager of Citibus, said the first phase expands access to public transportation, strengthens connectivity across the city and provides more convenient travel options for riders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cOur community continues to grow, and Citibus is committed to growing with it,\u201d Mandrell said. \u201cThe first phase of our 5-Year Service Plan expands access to public transportation, strengthens connectivity across the city, and provides more convenient travel options for our riders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Community outreach events<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Citibus will host community outreach events in August and September to help riders prepare for the changes. Scheduled events include:<\/p>\n<p>Patterson Library: Thursday, Sept. 10, 3-5 p.m.Groves Library: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 4-6 p.m.Maggie Trejo Community Center: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 5-7 p.m.; and Wednesday, Sept. 23, 5-7 p.m.Downtown Plaza: Monday, Sept. 14, noon-2 p.m.; and Saturday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Additional events may be added before the launch. Citibus said attendees at each event can view updated route maps, ask questions, receive trip-planning assistance and learn how the new service may affect their travel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Updated route maps, schedules and trip-planning resources will be available online, through the GoPass app and at Citibus facilities before the Sept. 28 launch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Riders can contact Citibus Customer Service at 806-775-3640 or download the GoPass app for rider alerts, service notifications and trip-planning tools.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 KCBD. 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