Bedford Town Council recently voted to commit a required local match in applying for a federal grant to aid in efforts for a new Amtrak passenger trail stop in Bedford, a project estimated at $23 million.
The Otter Bus, a public transit system that launched in September 2021, had 5,560 stops in 2023, the second full year of operation, according to town officials.
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Bedford town officials are evaluating potential solutions for a new intercity passenger rail stop to be served by Amtrak, a project estimated at $23.2 million that has generated much discussion in Bedford and Franklin counties in recent years.