Micromobility
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Department: Transportation
Asheville City Council Approves Changes to Micromobility Ordinance
Asheville City Council approved updates to the City’s micromobility ordinance at their regularly scheduled meeting on August 26, 2025, paving the way for expanded use of personal micromobility devices within City limits. These changes are part of a broader effort to provide safe, affordable, and accessible transportation options for all who travel in and around Asheville.
The City of Asheville seeks volunteers for bike and pedestrian data collection
The City's Transportation Department is gearing up for its annual bike and pedestrian data collection. Each year, the bike and pedestrian data collection is held the week after Labor Day.
Parking garage repairs to start with closure of Rankin Avenue garage in August
Needed repairs and ADA complinace adjustment work will begin on Rankin Garage in August. Read more about the wor, the schedule more in this article.
City of Asheville releases Downtown Patton Avenue Corridor Feasibility Study, offering recommendations for the future safety and accessibility of primary downtown thoroughfare
The Downtown Patton Avenue Corridor Feasibility Study recommends phased and scalable improvements that can be implemented over time, ensuring cohesive urban development with existing and future infrastructure projects. Read key reccomedations from the final report in this article.
City of Asheville offices to close July 4 in observance of Independence Day
The staff at City of Asheville wishes you and yours a fun and safe Fourth of July. READ MORE about the SOUTH SLOPE CELEBRATION, traffic impacts and any potential impacts to City services you may use.
Mid-year momentum: 2025 infrastructure progress + future outlook
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ART bus routes to resume normal service July 1
More Helene recovery: All transit routes will be active again starting July 1. Some schedule changes may be necessary due to staffing, so pease make use of iRide emails notifications to get updates.
Lexington Avenue Sidewalk Restoration
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City of Asheville offices to close Thursday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday: Know your service impacts
Our offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, but regular hours resume the next day. Water plant production staff and Emergency Services personnell operate on a normal schedule on any oberserved holiday.
River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project
The purpose of the $35 million project was to rebuild the transportation network along the east side of the French Broad River in the River Arts District, with the long term vision of supporting businesses, residents, artists and the greater community vision adopted in the 2004 Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Master Plan.
City of Asheville enters next phase of parking garage improvements
City Council approves contract for the next phase of the Parking Garage Capital Improvements project.