Mobile's New Transit System: MoGo or Second Line?

0:00On this March 10th in Birmingham, here's what is making headlines. The City of Mobile is asking residents to vote on a name for its upcoming transit system overhaul. Two finalists stand out, Mogo, building on the existing micro transit service, or Second Line, a tribute to the lively street parades during Marty. Graw. The new network is slated to roll out in July. Second Line draws from a Gulf Coast tradition of brass bands leading dancers with handkerchiefs and umbrellas. Mobile claims the title of Marty Graw birthplace was celebration starting in 1703 by French settlers. Mayor Spiro Chariogoda says the goal is a system everyone can relate to, whether they rely on a daily or just need better options. The City teamed up with via transit on a $12 million, $100,000 yearly deal to replace old buses and improve service. This redesigned tackles years of complaints about empty buses and unreliable routes. It will blend trolleys, fixed buses, on-demand rides and para transit, all powered by apps for easier tracking and booking.

1:04The online survey stays open until March 27. On a related note, Mobile's new minor league hockey team might go with mobile mystics, another carnival theme nod with the name reveal coming in. June. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. Relax deeper, reset faster, come for you can hear. S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com