Bus service changes due to I-26 construction closures
Due to NCDOT's I-26 construction closures starting April 16, ART routes WE1, WE2 and W5 will be detoured and stop 154 at Hill and Riverside will be closed.
Department: Transit
City of Asheville government offices closed Friday, April 3
City offices are closed Friday, April 3. There are limited service impacts, but please read this for an overview of details
Actions and presentations at the March 24 Asheville City Council Meeting
At the March 24 City council meeting, Council members took action and were presented on mulitple agenda items related to budget, Helene recovery, and a land hold for a proposed arts and entertainment facility.
Asheville Mardi Gras Parade takes place on Sunday February 15
Let the good times roll with family and friends as Asheville celebrates Mardi Gras 2026! Downtown Parade Feb 15 - kicks off 3 p.m.
City of Asheville Winter Storm Informational Updates
This post will contain the most recent information pertaining to the extreme winter weather forecasted for our area. Please monitor for rolling updates
City of Asheville offices closed January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
City offices will be closed Monday, January 19 in obervance of MLK Jr. Day. Read how services you use may be impacted.
City of Asheville December & January holiday closings and service impacts
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City of Asheville offices close Nov. 27 & 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday
City offices will be closed to oberve the Thanksgiving Holiday. The City wishes all in our community a safe and festive holiday.
City of Asheville offices to close Tuesday, Nov. 11 and Veterans Day Ceremony
City Offices will be closed to Nov. 11 to observe Veterans Day
Wall Street Parking Garage Set to Reopen By October 11 Following Completion of Major Structural Work
The Wall Street Parking Garage officially reopens all levels by Saturday, October 11, thanks to the successful completion of vital structural repairs. The completion of the repairs fulfills the City’s commitment to have all four parking garages fully open for peak leaf season.
The City of Asheville invites the community to provide feedback on Asheville Rides Transit network concept options
The City of Asheville invites the community to participate in a community-wide survey to inform the ART Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA)—a strategic assessment that seeks to improve Asheville’s public transit services and align them with current and future community needs and available resources.
Intercity bus service resumes after Tropical Storm Helene
The N.C. Department of Transportation is resuming intercity bus service in downtown Asheville nearly a year after it was suspended due to Hurricane Helene. The service will be operated by Greyhound under contract with NCDOT’s Integrated Mobility Division. Beginning Aug. 1, Greyhound will pick up and drop off passengers on Ashland Avenue outside of the downtown Asheville Rides Transit (ART) Transit Station. The new arrangement is the result of months of coordination with the NCDOT’s Integrated Mobility Division and Asheville.