Transit budget, bus services expand
The Oxford Board of Alderman voted to increase its share of the Oxford-University Transit budget by $40,000 for the 2012-13 fiscal year. The increase is partly due to two new routes and the building of a new bus depot on McElroy Drive. Read about OUT’s new services and other business from Tuesday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting. (January 18, 2012, Page 1)
Fall bus schedule begins Monday
With several key changes to the routes and a new transfer point at the old armory instead of the Square, Monday will bring several changes for bus passengers. For the full schedule, visit the OUT page. (August 11, 2011, Page 1A)
OUT moves transfer point
The Square will no longer be the hub for the Oxford University Transit system after Aug. 15 when the new transfer point will be the old armory near University Avenue. The orange line was also discontinued but the blue line was extended to cover Thacker Loop and the Links. (July 14, 2011, Page 1)
OUT board considers moving transfer site
Oxford-University Transit officials are looking at moving the bus transfer site from the Square to the old National Guard Armory on University, where the transit system currently operates. (June 9, 2011, Page 1)
Riders go up with gas prices
Ridership on the Oxford University Transit buses are up but so are gas prices leaving the commission concerned about the rest of the year’s budget. (April 14, 2011, Page 1)
Bus tracking system in place
Tracking the bus got a little easier. Now riders can go to www.nextbus.com or call 550-2039 to find out when the bus will be at their stop. (January 13, 2011, Page 1)
Transit changes planned in 2011
Due to rising costs, the Oxford University Transit system will cut back hours on the red and blue route in October 2011 and in May will discontinue the orange route that currrently runs on Thacker Road and through the Links Apartments. (December 9, 2010, Page 1)
Bus system prepars for students’ return
Oxford University Transit will have a new fall schedule beginning Aug. 9. New stops and changes are being made to the Green Line which operates Monday through Friday. (July 15, 2010, Page 2)
Bus service announces summer schedule
Beginning May 10, the Oxford University Transit public bus service will change several routes to accomodate what operators expect will be fewer riders this summer. The new routes will be in place until Aug. 7. For more information, visit www.oxfordms.net/out/schedule.htm (April 28, 2010, Page 12)
Double Decker move changes parking, traffic routes
With the bulk of the Double Decker Festival events being moved to Sunday, the Oxford Police Department has updated its traffic and parking restrictions for the weekend. (April 23, 2010, Page 9A)
