Public transportation ridership up in Sidney

Riders using the dial-a-ride and fixed route line public transportation systems in Sidney increased in 2014 over the past year.

Dave Doty, Sidney Transportation Department coordinator, presented a 2014-’15 public transportation summary to city councilors on Tuesday night.

The seven-member department includes Doty, a full-time driver and director, and six part time drivers.

Public transportation services are open to all persons within the city limits.

During 2014, the dial-a-ride program accumulated nearly 17,000 miles – averaging 67 miles per day and 35 riders.

The Stage Line fixed-route servi...