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
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
