Transportation

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority launched the Soda Cap Connector and Blythewood Express routes on Friday. The services are dedicated routes that connect Columbia destinations and express service from Blythewood. … Read More

The decline in passenger traffic through July of this year marks a reversal of a five-year trend that saw business increase each year as fares dropped by 11%. … Read More

The meeting at Chapin High School will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the high school, 300 Columbia Ave. The meeting will have a drop-in format with displays for viewing, informational handouts and comment forms. … Read More

Ann August, whose background includes a combined 15 years as the executive director and CEO of public transit systems in Birmingham, Ala., and Sumter, steps in for Bob Schneider, who’s moving to a similar post in Virginia. … Read More

The closure, which will begin at 10 p.m. Saturday, is designed to expedite the removal of the Leaphart Road Bridge. The bridge suffered significant structural damage earlier this month. … Read More