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OrangeCountyPublic Transit <br /> Route Coverage Divided: The original Hillsborough Circulator <br /> operated as a single continuous loop. After the split into the Blue <br /> Loop and Orange Loop, coverage was divided between two distinct <br /> routes, resulting in fewer total trips per route since each now serves <br /> only part of the original path. <br /> Adjusted Frequency Based on Ridership: The split allowed OCPT to <br /> tailor service frequency to match ridership demand on each loop. As <br /> a result, trip counts are adjusted to prioritize coverage and reliability <br /> over raw trip volume. <br /> Rider Education and Adjustment Period: During the transition, OUT <br /> staff conducted rider education and outreach to familiarize <br /> passengers with the new routes and schedules. This adjustment <br /> period may have temporarily impacted ridership patterns and trip <br /> volumes as passengers adapt to using the new system. <br />