DECS Wilmington — DART First State will operate regular service, with detour exceptions, on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Below is a list of route exceptions for areas experiencing road closures associated with the recent storm. Paratransit service will be available based upon local road conditions. For information on SEPTA Regional Rail service in New Castle County, … Read more
Wilmington — DART First State today announced that it will hold the 15th annual Stuff The Bus Thanksgiving Food Drive throughout the State starting on November 5 and ending on November 9. The public is invited to help Stuff The Bus by donating nonperishable food items such as canned goods, boxed cereal, and household products … Read more
Washington, DC — According to the American Public Transportation Association(APTA) October Transit Savings Report, individuals in the Philadelphia area who ride public transportation instead of driving can save, on average, $984 this month, and $11,814 annually. These savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and … Read more
This week, Delaware Transit Corporation announced the Night Owl Shuttle will be eliminated and the last day for service will be Friday, November 30, 2012. DTC appreciates the partnership and service that Generations Home Care has provided through the years via the Job Access Reverse Commute Grant.
Wilmington — Delaware Transit Corporation will conduct three Public Hearing Workshops to obtain comments on proposed changes to DART First State Statewide Fixed Route Bus Service to become effective Sunday, December 2, 2012. The hearings are Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, DelDOT Administrative Building, Farmington/Felton Room 800 Bay Road (US … Read more
12th America’s 9/11 Ride Along Interstate I-95 Saturday, August 18 New Castle — The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that a planned motorcycle rally to support 9/11 is expected to impact northbound Interstate 95 on Saturday, August 18. The America’s 9/11 Ride is about Remembering the Heroes, Volunteers, and Victims who lost their lives … Read more
As gas prices creep higher in the Philadelphia area, switching from driving to riding DART public transportation can save individuals on average more than $11, 500 a year. End expensive trips to the pump, and add to your savings by switching to DART public transit as gas prices have inched up consistently over the last … Read more
DART First State services, both fixed route and paratransit, will not operate on Wednesday, Independence Day, July 4, 2012, with the exception of the Resort Transit Routes 201 to 208, its related paratransit service, and the Route 305 Beach Connection. The SEPTA Wilmington Newark Line will operate on its Major Holiday Schedule (same as Saturday/Sunday). … Read more
On June 21, 2012, American Public Transportation Association (APTA), in partnership with The Sierra Club, The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and public transportation systems across the country will celebrate the 7th Annual National Dump the Pump Day. In these tough economic times with high gas prices, everyone is looking for a way to save money. National … Read more
Wilmington — Lauren Skiver, Executive Director of the Delaware Transit Corporation for the Delaware Department of Transportation, announced that changes to DART First State fixed route bus service in Kent and New Castle Counties will become effective July 15, 2012. Below are the changes by county. *** indicates a change from or an addition to … Read more
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