Partnering with local spirit maker High Wire Distilling Company, CARTA picked up the drum filled with hand sanitizer, which will be used throughout the CARTA transit system in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 across the region.(more…)
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CONSTRUCTION TO LIMIT HOP LOT ACCESS THROUGH EARLY JUNE
RIDERS ASKED USE ALTERNATE BUS STOPS
NORTH CHARLESTON (April 1, 2020)– Due to construction impacts, access to the HOP park-and-ride lot will be limited beginning Wednesday, April 8, with impacts projected to last through early June.
Motorists will still be able to access the lot via one of two driveways located on Conroy Street. The accessible driveway will change as the project progresses. Conroy Street will temporarily not be accessible via Morrison Drive.
The HOP bus stop will shift to Morrison Drive near the Charleston County Magistrates Court at 995 Morrison Drive (Stop 266) for the duration of the project. Riders who normally use Stop 509 should use the new, temporary HOP stop. Pedestrians should walk through the lot to reach the temporary stop.
Beginning Wednesday, April 8:
The Primary HOP stop will shift from Conroy Street (Stop 509) to Morrison Drive at the Charleston County Magistrates Court building (Stop 266). Stop is located adjacent to the current park-and-ride lot.
Bus Stop 516 located at 930 NoMo will not be served during the project. Riders can use stop 266 in the interim.
The HOP shuttle may be detoured while on route, but detours will not affect any stops.
Passengers will need to access the HOP lot via Driveway 1 on Conroy Street (closest to Hanover Street) via Hanover Street. Conroy Street will not be accessible via Morrison Drive and Driveway 2 (closest to Morrison Drive) will be closed.
As construction continues through June, passengers can expect additional changes and possible delays in the area. Staff will provide updates via transit app, driver announcements and area signage.
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Individuals over the age of 55 will be able to access Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) and TriCounty Link services for free on Saturday, March 07,2020. The perk is part of both systems’ quarterly Senior Series, which encourages seniors to ride transit free of charge. (more…)
Rider Alert 02.28.2020
Beginning this afternoon and into this evening, please expect service delays and/or possible detours related to President Trump’s visit and subsequent road closures.
Potentially impacted routes include: Express 3, Express 4 and local routes 11, 12, 13 and 104, though traffic impacts could affect areas throughout the service area.
Customer service representatives will be standing by this afternoon at (843) 724-7420 to share details as they’re available. Riders are also encouraged to download the transit app for real time arrival information regarding their route.
Updates will also be available via CARTA social media channels.
Update 1 – Express 4 Detour
Due to road closures in the Tanger Outlet area, Express 4 will not be able to service the following stops:
Stop 788 Fire Museum
Stop 789 Saks Fifth Ave.
Alternate stops for passengers in this area are as follows:
Stop 431 International Blvd./Centre Point
Stop 432 Centre point Dr./ Fashion
Stop 425 Centre Point Dr./Tanger Outlet Blvd.
Stop 409 Tanger Outlet/Hotel Rd.
*Riders please be advised this is subject to change
Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority will accept proposals to perform professional engineering and project management services to attain compliance with the South Carolina Underground Storage Tank Control Regulations 61-92 Part 280 for two 2,000 gallon tanks located at the transit maintenance facility located at 3664 Leeds Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405. (more…)
Due to road closures related to road construction on Spruill Ave., Route 11 will be detouring starting on Thursday, February 20th and will continue until Monday February 24th. Several stops will be effected and will not be able to be serviced during the closure: (more…)
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (February 6, 2020) — The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority welcomed its first three all-electric, zero-emissions buses to the fleet Tuesday with a ceremony at the CARTA operations facility. (more…)
All CARTA services will be on Sunday schedule Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal operating hours will resume Tuesday, January 21.
Several routes will be impacted by the Charleston Marathon occurring on Saturday, January 11, 2020. The event starts around 7am and impacts may be continue into early afternoon hours. (more…)
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