12/7 – Claymont Christmas Parade detour information On Saturday, 12/7 starting at 9:30 AM until the parade ends, bus stops on Philadelphia Pike will be temporarily closed. Riders can board on Philadelphia Pike at Governor Printz Blvd. or at the Dollar Tree Store. 12/8 – Elsmere Christmas Parade detour information On Sunday, 12/8 starting … Read more
Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) announced today the initiation of the Rider Origin – Destination Survey. The survey will request transit trip information from DART First State customers riding routes in Northern New Castle County. The information collected will assist in transit service planning for the Wilmington, DE region. Beginning October 15, 2013, surveyors will … Read more
HOW CAN TRANSIT IN WILMINGTON BE IMPROVED? – The Wilmington Initiatives partners, including the City of Wilmington, DelDOT, DART First State, New Castle County, and WILMAPCO are trying to answer that through the Wilmington’s Transit Future Project. To help the agencies better understand which alternatives would best serve transit riders, local business owners, and residents, … Read more
It’s Time to Rethink How We Do Transit – At Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC), we understand the importance of a safe, convenient and efficient public transportation system. Public transit connects us with the places we want to go, while giving us independence, flexibility and the ability to live, work and play throughout our communities and … Read more
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: DART Marketing & Public Affairs August 29, 2013 Julie.Theyerl@state.de.us (302) 576-6005 Delaware Transit Corporation & Downtown Visions Partner Together on Safety Ambassador Program Today Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) announced their partnership with Downtown Visions for a Safety Ambassador Program. The objective of the program is for the Safety Ambassadors … Read more
Traffic in Atlanta, Georgia during rush hour (via Wikimedia) Road-trippers have had it easy the past few years. The Great Recession took a significant toll on vacation travel, leaving the highways and byways a little less crowded on holiday weekends. But according to AAA, the party’s officially over. In a new travel forecast, AAA predicts … Read more
EFFECTIVE Friday, Aug. 9 at 7:30 PM for approximately 2 to 3 Weeks Due to the scheduled closure of the railroad crossing at US Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) between Route 72 and E. Scotland Dr. in Bear, Rts. 40, 41 & 64 will be on detour. Free shuttle service will be provided around the road … Read more
Annual National Dump the Pump Day to Be Held On Thursday, June 20, 2013 The Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) – DART First State announced today that it would join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the annual National Dump the Pump Day on June 20. Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association … Read more
Lauren Skiver, Chief Executive Officer of Delaware Transit Corporation, announced that the changes to DART First State Fixed Route Bus Service in New Castle and Kent Counties will become effective Sunday, June 16 and Monday, June 17, 2013, respectively. In New Castle County, because of low ridership, Route 32 – Wilmington Trolley’s Saturday service will … Read more
Students ride their bikes into Reily Brown Elementary School Dover — Biking to school helps kids stay physically active while lowering air pollution. That’s the message behind “National Bike To School Day,” which is being co-sponsored by the Delaware Department of Transportation on Thursday, May 16. “If enough kids bike to school on a regular … Read more
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