DECATUR, Ga. — The city of Decatur is starting a new pilot program to make sure people can get to the grocery store after one recently closed.
City officials said the new 90-day program will provide a shuttle from Decatur to the Publix at Sam’s Crossing Village.
“With the recent closing of Kroger on Commerce Drive, there was no longer a supermarket within reasonable walking distance for our residents, especially seniors who may be less likely to have access to their own vehicles,” said Shirley Baylis, business development manager for the city of Decatur.
“We have high hopes for this initiative, as it will not only provide critical transportation to those who need to shop for groceries but do so in electric vehicles that reinforce our community’s commitment to protecting the environment.”
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The shuttles will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Pickup points will include 254 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue, 230 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, 130 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur First Baptist Church, and W. Trinity Place at Commerce Drive.
The shuttle is scheduled to begin running Jan. 16.
For more information on the route and schedule, you can visit www.DecaturGA.com/ed/page/circulator-shuttle-pilot-program or contact Shirley Baylis at Shirley.Baylis@decaturga.com.
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