Transportation grant unlikely to save Cobb bus line

Cobb County’s transit service will receive a $525,395 tgrant for two of its bus routes, but the money will probably not save one of the routes slated to be cut.

The money, for CCT routes 30 and 35, will likely be used for the operation of route 30, Cobb’s  CCT director said. CCT is proposing cutting three bus routes — 35, 65 and 70 — to save $2.4 million, and increasing fares to generate an additional $1 million. Commissioners will vote on the changes June 28.

The Atlanta Regional Commission grants were awarded to 10 recipients for transportation programs and routes for people who don’t drive because of their age, disability or because they can’t afford a car.