North West Transit Adapts Routes to Restore Safety

Bus routes 12 and 13 skip Stockbridge Village stops today due to anti-social behavior

Routes 12, 13 Skip Stops Due to Safety Concerns

Bus routes 12 and 13 won't serve stops on Leach Croft and part of Waterpark Drive in Stockbridge Village through the end of service today, transit officials said. The temporary service withdrawal affects riders in the North West metro area due to ongoing anti-social behavior in the area. Officials didn't specify what alternative stops riders should use or how many passengers typically board at the affected locations.

Safety Concerns Prompt Service Changes

Transit agencies occasionally reroute or suspend service in specific areas when safety concerns arise for drivers and passengers, according to standard industry practice. The decision to withdraw service from particular stops is typically made in consultation with local authorities when conditions pose risks to operations. Officials said passenger and staff safety remains the priority but didn't provide details about the specific incidents that prompted today's service changes. The agency hasn't said whether similar disruptions have occurred previously in Stockbridge Village.

Limited Service Details Available

The service withdrawal affects Leach Croft and a section of Waterpark Drive, though officials didn't specify the exact boundaries of the affected area on Waterpark Drive. Transit officials confirmed the changes through social media but didn't release information about how many stops are being skipped or what the detour route will be. The agency hasn't said whether riders will face longer travel times on routes 12 and 13 or how far passengers will need to walk to reach the nearest served stops. Specific ridership numbers for the affected stops weren't available.

Service Expected to Resume Tomorrow

Normal service is scheduled to return after the end of service today, February 20, with routes 12 and 13 expected to resume regular operations tomorrow. Officials said services will return once the situation has been resolved and conditions are safe, but they didn't provide details about what measures are being taken to address the anti-social behavior. The agency hasn't said whether additional security or monitoring will be implemented when service resumes.

Riders Advised to Plan Ahead

Passengers who regularly use routes 12 and 13 in Stockbridge Village should allow extra travel time and consider alternative transportation options for trips today. Officials advised riders to check for updates before traveling but didn't specify how frequently service information will be updated. Moovit provides real-time service alerts and alternative route suggestions for affected bus lines in the North West metro area.