City News

Department: Transportation

ART bus routes to resume normal service July 1

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Kim Miller

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.

City of Asheville offices to close Thursday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday: Know your service impacts

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Kim Miller

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.

City of Asheville enters next phase of parking garage improvements

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Kim Miller

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

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Christy Edwards

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

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Jessica Hughes

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.