What we do From about 5:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday/Holidays 8:00am – 6:00pm, ART (Asheville Redefines Transit) provides bus service throughout the City of Asheville and to the Town of Black Mountain (See individual route schedule for exact times) The routes that serve UNC Asheville operate late service Friday and Saturday when UNCA is in session. The City encourages everyone to try using the transit service. Stay up to date on any service changes by checking the Service Alerts page for service outages or route change that may affect your travel plans. To get notices via text or email about changes, sign up for iRide email alerts, or text “NextART” followed by the bus stop ID to 41411. Routes originate from the ART Station, located at 49 Coxe Avenue in downtown Asheville (next to the U.S. Post Office). The ART Station is conveniently located and provides restrooms, indoor and outdoor seating and an on-duty information assistant until 9:30pm. The assistant can provide you with the latest maps and schedules; help you with monthly or annual pass purchases; and answer questions that you may have about riding the bus in Asheville. Click here for information on Paratransit/ADA. Apply to Join the City of Asheville Transit Committee! The Committee functions as an advisory board to the Multimodal Transportation Commission and to the City staff on matters affecting the transit system and its operation. The Transit Committee consists of at least seven members and up to eleven members. All Transit Committee members are appointed by the Multimodal Transportation Commission. The terms of office are three years. For an application form, please, click here, visit the Transit Committee Webpage or contact Transit Project Coordinator, Marcela Moreno at MMoreno@ashevillenc.gov for more information. This vacancy is open until filled. For real-time information on your next bus, download Google Maps, or dial 828-253-5691 and press 1. You can use your touch tone telephone, mobile device (standard cell phone or smartphone), or web enabled computer to see exactly where the bus is and when it will arrive at your stop. ConnectART Station49 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801Mailing Address49 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801Business Hours (Monday - Friday)6 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.Business Hours (Saturday)7 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.Business Hours (Sundays & Holidays)8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.Phone828-253-5691 Related Services Transit Transit information including maps, schedules, fares, and service alerts 8 Services Streets, sidewalks, lanes, and greenways closures map This map details active filings for street closures submitted to the City of Asheville More Related Services Transit News City of Asheville is prepared for road impacts from overnight wintry weather Posted on November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 by Polly McDaniel In preparation for the cold front moving our way, the Asheville Public Works Department is preparing for any snow or ice that may come with it. The National Weather Service forecast has been fairly consistent for the last 36 hours. Rain is expected to begin around 1 p.m. Tuesday and continue until around 8 a.m. [...] Here’s a rundown on Asheville’s newly updated dangerous weapons ordinance Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 by Polly McDaniel During their Oct. 22 meeting, City Council adopted an update to Asheville’s weapons ordinance and we’d like everyone to understand what this means. The update clarifies the existing City ordinance by specifying that it prohibits dangerous weapons on City buses and firearms in other areas, such as City buildings and grounds, including the Transit Center and [...] ART Station construction impacts begin on Monday, Sept. 16 Posted on September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 by Polly McDaniel ART Station construction impacts begin on Monday, Sept. 16. These include: Temporary ADA ramp constructed where N3/170 currently board. These buses will load on Asheland Avenue. On Tues, Sept. 17, ticketing, bathrooms, and the passenger waiting areas will be relocated to the temporary mobile units next to the Transit Center. W1, W2, N3, and 170 will board [...] More Transit News
Streets, sidewalks, lanes, and greenways closures map This map details active filings for street closures submitted to the City of Asheville
City of Asheville is prepared for road impacts from overnight wintry weather Posted on November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 by Polly McDaniel In preparation for the cold front moving our way, the Asheville Public Works Department is preparing for any snow or ice that may come with it. The National Weather Service forecast has been fairly consistent for the last 36 hours. Rain is expected to begin around 1 p.m. Tuesday and continue until around 8 a.m. [...]
Here’s a rundown on Asheville’s newly updated dangerous weapons ordinance Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 by Polly McDaniel During their Oct. 22 meeting, City Council adopted an update to Asheville’s weapons ordinance and we’d like everyone to understand what this means. The update clarifies the existing City ordinance by specifying that it prohibits dangerous weapons on City buses and firearms in other areas, such as City buildings and grounds, including the Transit Center and [...]
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