Move Sullivan to add new routes

By Zoey McGee | Manor Ink

Monticello, NY – Move Sullivan, the county’s vital public transit service, is expanding its reach with a new pilot route, Route E, which will extend to additional areas in Sullivan County, including Livingston Manor, Roscoe and Jeffersonville, in a push to bring service to currently underserved areas. This marks a significant step for the bus service, which has provided over 100,000 rides in the first three quarters of 2024, offering free, reliable transportation for many residents.

The launch of Route E is a step toward addressing the needs of more remote residents, providing them with greater mobility and access to services.

Route E will complement the service’s existing four two-hour loops, which currently cover much of the central part of the county, including Liberty, Monticello and Fallsburg. In addition to the fixed routes, paratransit services will be available to those living within three-quarters of a mile of Route E who cannot use the bus due to a disability. There will be an application process for these services.

The county’s Division of Community Resources oversees Move Sullivan, contracting with Rolling V Bus Corp. to operate the service. Laura Quigley, director of the Sullivan County Workforce Development Board, has been behind the service and its growth.

Quigley emphasized the importance of long-term planning to ensure sustainability. “One thing I am doing in 2025 is updating our comprehensive transportation plan because there are many ways to get people around,” she said. She also mentioned exploring ideas like park-and-ride systems, with a shuttle for areas like the Manor.

“We’re just too spread out here in the county. I like being in a rural area, but it is challenging. And I know we’re not able to provide transportation or make it available to everyone, but we will try and hit as many communities as possible,” Quigley said.