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.
City Announces Partial Reopening of French Broad Riverfront Greenways and Parks
For safety and enjoyment, visitors are urged to exercise caution and be mindful of surroundings while utilizing the reopened areas. Please adhere to any posted signage, barriers, or instructions from park staff regarding closed areas or potential hazards.
Celebrate Strive Week with free ART rides on May 19, 2025
Strive Not to Drive Week kicks off in Western North Carolina with free rides on all Asheville Rides Transit (ART) buses on Monday, May 19, 2025. It’s the perfect time to explore sustainable transportation options, reduce your carbon footprint, and see how easy it is to ride ART. On other days during Strive Week, bus fares return to just $1 per ride.
Bus Stops along Swannanoa River Road to resume service on May 4, 2025
The City of Asheville is pleased to announce that the remaining bus stops along Swannanoa River Road will resume service on Sunday, May 4. This service restoration comes after the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) completed repairs and officially reopened Swannanoa River Road. With the roadway now accessible, Asheville Rides Transit (ART) is ready [...]
Community invited to provide feedback on Asheville Rides Transit current operations
Whether you ride the bus every day or have never stepped on board, Asheville Rides Transit (ART) and the City of Asheville want to hear from you. Today, the City is launching a community-wide survey to kick off the ART Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA)—a strategic initiative to improve Asheville’s public transit services and align [...]
City of Asheville launches ART Comprehensive Operational Analysis to enhance public transit
The City of Asheville is launching the ART Comprehensive Operational Analysis, a strategic initiative to improve transit services and align resources with community needs. The plan will evaluate ridership data, demographic trends, and roadway conditions to develop short and long-term recommendations for Asheville Rides Transit (ART). Jarrett Walker & Associates, a nationally-recognized transit planning firm, [...]
Free WiFi now available on ART transit buses
The City of Asheville is excited to announce that free WiFi is now available on all Asheville Rides Transit (ART) buses, making it easier for riders to stay connected while on the go. This new service is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to enhancing public transportation and improving the rider experience and is implemented [...]
Hiawassee Street temporarily repaved, roadway reopened
The City of Asheville completed temporary repaving on Hiawassee Street between Rankin Avenue and North Lexington Avenue, restoring smoother access for motorists and pedestrians. This work was necessary in the interim while planning continues for a permanent upgrade to the utility and stormwater systems. City staff are actively coordinating with utility partners to finalize designs and [...]
Mardi Gras Parade returns on Sunday, March 2
Animalia fun returns to downtown Asheville on Sunday, March 2, 2025. As our community comes together to Let the Good Times Roll, there will be route and traffic impacts. Times and Routes 10:00 a.m. Line up and float assembly begins on Southside Avenue between Biltmore and Short Coxe Avenue 3:05 p.m. Traditional Step Off The parade will enter [...]
Investing in Community Infrastructure: 2024 Progress & 2025 Outlook
While 2024 brought an unimaginably difficult ending (looking at you, Helene), still much was accomplished. From accessible sidewalks to public restrooms to playgrounds, the City of Asheville continues to invest in the quality of life for our community. Read on to find out about infrastructure improvements made throughout the city in 2024 and what’s in [...]
Accessibility upgrades now complete in City-owned parking garages
City-owned parking garages are now more accessible. This recently completed work is the second of four phases of the Parking Garage Capital Improvements Project and creates accessible parking spaces and paths of travel that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to the greatest extent feasible in Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville (HCCA), Rankin [...]
Asheville City offices to close for MLK Jr. Day, ART buses will run on a holiday schedule
Asheville City government offices will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here is a look at City services affected by this holiday. Trash and recycling Though City offices will be closed, Sanitation collection services will run on schedule. Residential trash and recycling will be collected as normal, Monday-Thursday, the [...]
Weather impacts to City of Asheville Services
December 3 12 p.m. – ART Transit service resumed at 12 p.m. with three routes impacted. See below: Routes Affected: N1: No UNCA, No Lakeshore. Turns around at Ingles. N2: No UNCA, No Beaverdam. Turns around at Ingles. W1: No Bear Creek Rd. Uses Deaverview Rd. from Patton (inbound/outbound). Regular Routes or Detours in Place: N3, N4, N5 – Regular Routes S1 [...]
The City of Asheville announces Ashley Haire as Transportation Director
Asheville City Manager, Debra Campbell, is pleased to announce that Ashley Haire has been named as the City of Asheville’s next Transportation Director. Ashley will officially begin her duties with the City of Asheville on November 12, 2024. Ashley Haire is a native North Carolinian, having grown up outside Raleigh. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s [...]
Construction begins on Swannanoa River Greenway
Swannanoa River Greenway construction is underway!
Park Views: French Broad River Park and French Broad River Greenway
This entry is part of Park Views, an Asheville Parks & Recreation series that explores the history of the city’s public parks and community centers – and the mountain spirit that helped make them the unique spaces they are today. Read more from the series and follow APR on Facebook and
City Hall will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of holiday
City Hall will be closed September 2 for Labor day.