TARC has released the final recommendations for its New TARC Network, unveiling major changes to bus routes and schedules at the September 2025 TARC Board of Directors meeting. The updated network is planned to launch in August 2026, giving riders months to prepare for the transition.
“The New TARC Network is a core part of the new TARC,” said Executive Director Ozzy Gibson. “It will be better than the current system, delivering on key customer priorities while helping TARC reduce costs and address fiscal challenges.”
What the New TARC Network Means for Riders:
- Simpler, more efficient routes: Stops will be three blocks apart on average, improving speed and reliability.
- Faster downtown transfers: A new timed-transfer hub, or “pulse” system, will streamline connections for the first time in TARC history.
- Route-numbering overhaul: Riders will need to learn a new, simplified numbering system and map.
- Targeted service adjustments: Some riders may walk slightly farther; a few stops will see reduced service or be removed.
Why TARC Is Changing:
Funding from local and state sources is insufficient to maintain current service levels. The TARC 2025 planning process, launched in June 2024, incorporated feedback from over 300 community meetings, workshops and events to create a network that balances Louisville’s transit needs with fiscal realities. The goal is to reduce the likelihood of further service cuts through FY29 or FY30.
Next Steps:
No major service changes will occur before August 2026. TARC will launch a public education effort to help riders learn the new system over the next several months.
For more information and to explore the updated network, visit www.ridetarc.org/newtarcnetwork.
This article appears in Sep 1-30, 2025.
