{"id":447562,"date":"2026-09-25T17:30:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T17:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/447562\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T17:30:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T17:30:08","slug":"citibus-launches-first-phase-of-five-year-service-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/447562\/","title":{"rendered":"Citibus launches first phase of five-year service plan"},"content":{"rendered":"

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Citibus will launch Phase One of its 5-Year Service Plan on Monday, September 28, 2026, introducing one new route and three redesigned routes.<\/p>\n

The plan was adopted in November 2024. Phase One incorporates and streamlines portions of existing routes into what Citibus describes as a more efficient and connected network for riders.<\/p>\n

\"CitibusCitibus to launch new, redesigned routes Sept. 28(The City of Lubbock)<\/p>\n

Phase One includes the following new and redesigned routes:<\/p>\n

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

Citibus said the changes are intended to provide more direct, frequent, and reliable connections to neighborhoods, employment centers, schools, healthcare facilities, shopping destinations, and other community resources.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur community continues to grow, and Citibus is committed to growing with it,\u201d said Chris Mandrell, General Manager of Citibus. \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

Citibus will host community outreach events during August and September to help riders prepare for the service changes. The events are scheduled during daytime, evening, and weekend hours.<\/p>\n

Current scheduled events include:<\/p>\n

Patterson Library: Thursday, September 10, 3:00\u20135:00 p.m.Groves Library: Wednesday, August 12, 4:00\u20136:00 p.m.Maggie Trejo Community Center: Tuesday, August 25, 5:00\u20137:00 p.m., and Wednesday, September 23, 5:00\u20137:00 p.m.Downtown Plaza (DTP): Monday, September 14, 12:00\u20132:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 19, 11:00 a.m.\u20131:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Additional outreach events may be added before launch. Citibus said the public can follow its social media accounts for the latest schedule, including new events, location updates, or time changes.<\/p>\n

At each event, attendees can view updated route maps, ask questions, receive trip-planning assistance, and learn how the new service may affect their travel.<\/p>\n

How riders can prepare<\/p>\n

Citibus encourages current and future riders to become familiar with the redesigned network before service begins September 28, 2026. Updated route maps, schedules, and trip-planning resources will be available online, through the GoPass app, and at Citibus facilities before launch.<\/p>\n

Riders can contact Citibus Customer Service at 806-775-3640 or download the GoPass app to receive rider alerts, service notifications, and trip-planning tools.<\/p>\n

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