Officials with the Transit Authority of River City have unveiled new network maps, which will cut bus service in Louisville by 12% next year.

TARC staff presented the new maps to the agency's board of directors Tuesday, marking the end of a two-year redesign that included public meetings and surveys on potential route options. The new routes, and an entirely new numbering system, will go into effect in August 2026.

Ozzy Gibson, TARC’s executive director, told reporters Tuesday that the changes will help the agency stave off anticipated financial problems until 2029 or 2030. He said the new map will also help the bus system be more efficient and useful for its existing riders.

“It’s something that we should have done many, many years ago,” Gibson said. “If you look at other cities and yo

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