What we reported

The city's fixed-route bus system will launch after two years of planning in August 2017,  Morgan said. The new system includes four different bus routes that will connect at a transit center near the Georgetown Public Library on Eighth Street as well as a complementary paratransit service for individuals with disabilities. The system was approved as part of the city's transit development plan and adopted by City Council on Sept. 13.

The latest

In December, Morgan said the city was working to further develop the four routes. In addition to city and Capital Metro funding, the Georgetown Health Foundation has agreed to pay $200,000 a year for three years to fund the bus system's operational costs.

What’s next

In January, Georgetown Transportation Analyst Nat Waggoner said staffers hope to begin reviewing efforts to develop a voucher program utilizing transportation network companies, such as Uber and Lyft, to complement the system. A transit working group, composed of the GHF, Faith in Action Georgetown, The Caring Place, CARTs and Capital Metro, has been formed to assist in the delivery of the bus system and paratransit service as well as assess potential gaps not directly addressed by either service. 

This story is one update from the January Issue. View the full list of 10 things to look for in 2017 here.