{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"The News Journal","provider_url":"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net","title":"After trial runs, Corbin Trolley to run very soon &ndash; The News Journal","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9Ult0bfdEn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/trial-runs-corbin-trolley-run-soon\/\">After trial runs, Corbin Trolley to run very soon<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/trial-runs-corbin-trolley-run-soon\/embed\/#?secret=9Ult0bfdEn\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;After trial runs, Corbin Trolley to run very soon&#8221; &#8212; The News Journal\" data-secret=\"9Ult0bfdEn\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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Corbin Downtown Director Andy Salmons said the 16 stops have been finalized and final testing is ongoing in preparation for the startup next week. \u201cThat is our goal,\u201d Salmons said. \u201cAs with anything, it could change.\u201d Salmons said the trolley is currently travelling about town in an effort to ensure the vehicle is up to the task of travelling the route on a daily basis without suffering any major mechanical difficulties and to permit one of the drivers to log the required hours behind the wheel prior to taking his road test to secure his commercial drivers license. With only one driver, Kim Dozier, currently available, Salmons said the trolley will initially operate 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday. Once the second driver becomes available, days of operation will expand to Monday through Saturday. The 14-mile route runs between Trademart Shopping Center and the hotels off of Exit 25. Stops include: Trademark, the parking lot next to Forcht Bank on Master Street, the original KFC, Kentucky Street near Nibroc Park, Pizza &amp; Company parking lot, Hometown Bank parking lot on Falls Hwy., Baptist Health Corbin near the main entrance, the Econo Lodge, Red Roof Inn, Best Western and Holiday Inn Express hotels, Corbin Tourism Center, Forest Hills Shopping Center, W.D. Bryant, First Street in downtown near The Depot on Main, and McBurney Manor on Master Street. Salmons said the route will take approximately 48 minutes to complete. Riders will initially be able to secure a \u201cday pass\u201d for $1. \u201cWe want people to ride it,\u201d Salmons said. \u201cWe want feedback and ideas on what we can do better.\u201d \u201cCome June or July will be the real deal route,\u201d Salmons said. \u201cIt will be exactly what riders have asked for.\u201d Salmons said at that point, a per trip price will be set based on the average number people of riding the trolley with the goal of the operation breaking even. The daily cost to operate the trolley, including the wages and benefits to the drivers, is estimated at $160. \u201cOver the course of the next six months we plan on rolling out in the trolley advertising as well as more robust ticketing system to offset the costs,\u201d Salmons said. \u201cThe ultimate goal will be for the trolley program to move beyond the break-even point and begin generating revenue for the future growth of the program.\u201d Salmons said the evaluation process as to whether the trolley program is a good long-term use of tax dollars will begin from the first day. \u201cBut I do believe that within a year to a year and half we will have enough data throughout multiple seasons to determine if the trolley program is viable,\u201d Salmons said. \u201cWe may make several changes to the program during that time to optimize its performance and ability to absorb expenses.\u201d Salmons said there are not concrete plans to use the trolley, outside of its normal route, during events at The Arena. However, Salmons did not rule that out in the future. \u201cWe are currently researching and brainstorming ways to use the trolley to support arena events,\u201d Salmons said adding that one possibility being explored is using it as a shuttle service to and from the parking lot near the Corbin Center. \u201cWe also have to consider the impact it will have to disrupt regular service,\u201d Salmons said. Salmons said the trolley service has several goals. First is to give visitors to the city a unique and easier way to experience some of what Corbin has to offer. \u201cHopefully, it compels them to tell others about Corbin and they eventually return to our fine city,\u201d Salmons said. Second, is to allow citizens of Corbin an additional mobility option. \u201cSometimes you just want to leave your car at home and we hope that the trolley expands the options for our citizens to explore the town and visit different places,\u201d Salmons said. \u201cI also want to stress that the trolley program is in its infancy and we want to improve it over time. We are definitely open to suggestions and recommendations to make the route more inclusive and efficient. We hope that the people of Corbin will take great pride in the trolley program and help us make it a pleasant experience for visitors and locals alike.\u201d"}