Votran hosting public meetings to discuss service changes

October 26, 2022

Votran will be holding several public meetings to hear feedback from the public about proposed changes to bus schedules. Most of the changes were implemented on a temporary basis in early 2022 due to staffing levels. Because the staffing levels have not returned to pre-pandemic levels and per federal requirements, all temporary changes must be considered permanent if they last for more than one year.

The changes being proposed to become permanent are as follows:

• Weekdays: Routes 3, 4, 11 and 60 to run hourly during the midday period, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Weekdays: Routes 7, 10 and 20 to run hourly at all times
• Saturdays: Routes 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 20 and 60 to run hourly at all times.

In addition to these changes, Votran is proposing schedule adjustments to two westside routes to improve service efficiency, Routes 31 and 32. Additionally, service to the Volusia Mall will be adjusted due to construction, affecting Routes 10, 11 and 19.

All public meetings will be held in an open house format, and attendees can arrive at any time during the window. The meeting with feature a short presentation, and Votran staff will be on-site to answer questions. The public meeting schedule is as follows:

• 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1: Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway. Attendees can use Routes 1 or 7.
• 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16: Residents can attend virtually using the following links.
  • 9 to 11 a.m. meeting: https://meet.goto.com/317717405  or by phone at 877-309-2073, access code: 317-717-405
  • 3 to 5 p.m. meeting: https://meet.goto.com/888159781 or by phone at 877-309-2073, access code: 888-159-781
• 9 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17: Volusia County Beach Safety Headquarters, 515 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Attendees can use Routes 1, 17A/B or 17N.
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28: Orange City Hall at 201 N. Holly Ave. Attendees can use Route 20.
• 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29: Volusia County Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand. Attendees can use Routes 20 or 31.

People unable to attend a meeting are encouraged to submit comments. Written comments can be handed to Votran bus operators or mailed to the Votran Planning Department at 950 Big Tree Road, South Daytona, FL 32119. An online form can be completed at www.votran.org/contact-us. All correspondence must include name and address. Comments will be accepted until Dec. 7.

Votran continuously evaluates operations and implements route adjustments several times annually to best optimize service. Additionally, for the past several years Votran has provided updates to the Volusia County Council addressing current service as well as future service options for consideration and direction.

Votran riders and the public are encouraged to visit votran.org and click the “Join” button at the bottom of the homepage to receive timely notices about bus service changes. The website also provides up-to-date alerts and real-time bus information.