News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: DART Marketing & Public Affairs August 29, 2013 Julie.Theyerl@state.de.us (302) 576-6005 Delaware Transit Corporation & Downtown Visions Partner Together on Safety Ambassador Program Today Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) announced their partnership with Downtown Visions for a Safety Ambassador Program. The objective of the program is for the Safety Ambassadors … Read more
Labor Day – Monday, September 2, 2013 – DART First State statewide transit services, both fixed route and paratransit, will not operate on Monday, September 2, 2013, with the exception of the Resort Transit Routes 201-208, its related paratransit service, and Route 305 – Beach Connection. Monday, September 2 is the last day of operation … Read more
EFFECTIVE Friday, Aug. 9 at 7:30 PM for approximately 2 to 3 Weeks Due to the scheduled closure of the railroad crossing at US Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) between Route 72 and E. Scotland Dr. in Bear, Rts. 40, 41 & 64 will be on detour. Free shuttle service will be provided around the road … Read more
Rt. 15 Detour from July 29 to Aug. 5 – Due to the road closure on New Castle Ave., Rt. 15 will be on detour. Bus stops from Basin Rd. at the Penn Mart Shopping Center to the Twin Spans Business Park will be served by a shuttle bus during the detour. The shuttle will … Read more
Independence Day, Thursday, July 4, 2013 – DART First State services, both fixed route and paratransit, will not operate on Thursday, July 4, 2013, with the exception of the Resort Transit Routes 201-208, its related paratransit service, and the Route 305 – Beach Connection. Resort Transit Routes 201-208 operate 7 days a week through September … Read more
As part of DART’s ongoing efforts to gather customer feedback, our statewide Rider Survey is online at Rider Survey 2013. As a Thank You, you may be randomly selected to receive a free DARTCard. The surveys are to be completed by June 28, 2013.
Annual National Dump the Pump Day to Be Held On Thursday, June 20, 2013 The Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) – DART First State announced today that it would join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the annual National Dump the Pump Day on June 20. Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association … Read more
Lauren Skiver, Chief Executive Officer of Delaware Transit Corporation, announced that the changes to DART First State Fixed Route Bus Service in New Castle and Kent Counties will become effective Sunday, June 16 and Monday, June 17, 2013, respectively. In New Castle County, because of low ridership, Route 32 – Wilmington Trolley’s Saturday service will … Read more
Washington, DC — The survey for the America Support For Public Transportation was conducted for The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) by the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI). Methodology A total of 83,725 call attempts were made to complete the 1,501 surveys, with an average of 3.24 calls per completed survey. Of the 1,501 completed interviews, … Read more
Wilmington — Riding DART public transportation saves individuals $11,670 a year Summer has arrived and the weather is perfect for getting to your destination by walking and using DART public transportation. These savings are based on the cost of commuting by DART public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle which … Read more
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