Transit & Parking Benefits raised to $240 for 2013

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

DART Holiday Schedule

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

Riding public transportation saves individuals $11,814 a year

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

Night Owl Service Discontinued

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.

DART Public Hearing Dates Announced

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

Philadelphia Area July Transit Savings Report

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

National Dump The Pump Day – June 21, 2012

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

DART Service Changes in Kent & New Castle Counties Start July 15, 2012

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

Memorial Day DART schedule and Beach Bus info

Memorial Day, May 28, 2012 Service Notice – DART First State services, both fixed route and paratransit, will not operate on Monday, May 28, 2012, 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 from … Read more

DART’s Public Hearing Schedule for June Service Changes

Public Hearing Workshops for 6/17 Start of Kent & NCC Fixed Route Bus Services Wilmington — Delaware Transit Corporation will conduct four Public Hearing Workshops to obtain comments on proposed changes to DART First State Fixed Route Bus Service for Kent and New Castle Counties to become effective Sunday, June 17, 2012. Tuesday, April 10, … Read more

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