Wilmington — While flowers and green grass is bursting all around us, your wallet will also be full of green if you take public transportation. Even with gas prices dropping in the month of April, individuals who ride public transportation instead of driving in the Philly and northern Delaware areas can save, on average, more … Read more
Delaware Transit Corporation will conduct Public Hearing Workshops to obtain comments on proposed changes to DART First State Fixed Route Bus Service. Sussex County, Resort Transit and Route 305 – Beach Connection will become effective the week of May 20, 2013; New Castle and Kent Counties will become effective June 16 and June 17, 2013, … Read more
DART First State Kicks Off 13th Annual Transit Poster Contest “DART, Your Community Connector” is the theme for DART First State’s 13th Annual Transit Poster Contest. Open to school-age children Grades 6 through 12, the contest is designed to encourage students to learn more about public transportation and its benefits, as well as the … Read more
Washington, DC — For Immediate Release February 12, 2013 Riding public transportation in the Philly area saves individuals $11,768 a year Washington, D.C. For those dealing with the 30 cent increase in gas prices from last month, taking public transportation instead of driving can be your Silver Linings Playbook. According to the February Transit Savings … Read more
From the New York Post – Pretax Transit Benefits Raised for 2013 By ANN CARRNS Those who commute to work using mass transit or van pools are eligible for the same amount in employer-provided pretax commuter benefits this year as their colleagues who drive and park, thanks to the fiscal package passed by Congress this week. … Read more
Christmas Eve – Monday, December 24, 2012 – DART statewide services, both fixed route and paratransit, will operate regular service. SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line train will also operate regular service. Christmas Day – Tuesday, December 25, 2012 – DART statewide services, both fixed route and paratransit, will not operate. SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line train service will operate … 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
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
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