FreeB Bus Service Expanded

Beginning today, the freeB will offer expanded transportation options on its neighborhood and commuter buses. 

Both routes are free and available for anyone to ride. 

The additions to the Neighborhood line include:

• Added service days. freeB service will now be available six days a week (Monday –Saturday). 
• An extra midday trip will be provided. 
• An extra afternoon trip, which will run from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. is added to the schedule.

The Commuter freeB bus route that provides service to and from the Princeton Rail station will be extended to now serve the Princeton Shopping Center. The new route will travel from Bayard, across Paul Robeson Place/Wiggins Street/Hamilton Avenue to Harrison Street. From Hamilton Street and Harrison Street , the bus will turn left and will proceed to the Princeton Shopping Center. The bus will then travel back down Harrison Street to Nassau Street where it will turn right, providing service along the way before going to the Princeton Rail station.

Other service changes for the Commuter freeB include: 

• A new Park and Ride Location. Commuters can now drive and park their car in the spaces on the south side of the shopping center. Commuter parking is not allowed where there are “Customer Parking Only “signs. 
• A second freeB bus stop has been added at the turn-out past Rite Aid on the Harrison side of Princeton Shopping Center. 
• Revised commuter schedule.

The freeB bus service improvements were made possible when the Princeton Council awarded the contract in May to Stout’s Transportation. The competitive bid package was designed to solicit various service options from prospective bidders allowing staff and the Task Force to put together the best transportation options for the community. 

Cheryl Kastrenakes, executive director of Greater Mercer TMA (a member of the Princeton freeB Task Force) applauded the service expansions. “The service expansions show a real commitment from Princeton to improve mobility for all residents and visitors and to reduce auto congestion in town.”

Both the Neighborhood and Commuter freeB route and schedule are on Greater Mercer TMA’s website at www.gmtma.org or call the Commuter Services Manger for information at (609) 452-1491.