See courtesy shuttle information and pickup stops below:
Click to view interactive map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1zq0R29lMrpuZczkfHktluzb1hBVNII8F&usp=sharing
Veterans, Active Duty Military Ride for Free on Veterans Day
All U.S. armed services veterans and current military personnel can ride CARTA for free on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11.
“Veterans and military personnel make great sacrifices for our country. Allowing them to ride for free on Veterans Day is one small way CARTA can say thank you,” said Mike Seekings, the CARTA board chairman.
A military ID, service photo, a memento – such as a veterans cap or other similar items – will be enough to get veterans and current military on board at no cost.
Route 104 – Proposed route modification Public Meeting 11.13.24
The public is hereby advised that The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) will conduct a public meeting to present proposed modifications for Route 104. The meeting will take place on the following date, time and location:
Wednesday November 13, 2024
5:00PM – 7:00PM
Intermodal Center/Amtrak Station
4565 Gaynor Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
The purpose of the meeting is to provide information and receive public comments regarding the proposed route change to better serve the Liberty Hill Community on E. Montague. The proposed change will result in re-routing onto Gaynor Ave. to service the Amtrak station. Representatives from The City of North Charleston and CARTA will be present to provide specifics on the proposed route change and to accept comments from interested citizens. See the current and proposed routing for Route 104 below. Click Route 104 proposed change 2024 to view the printable flyer. Email questions or comments to: serviceplanning@bcdcog.com.
CARTA To Offer Free Ride To Polls On Election Day, Nov. 5th
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) will offer free rides to those making trips to the voting polls on Election Day, Nov. 5, to allow citizens to easily and efficiently access their polling location.
To receive fare-free service, riders are asked to communicate with their driver that they are traveling to or from their polling location.
Riders can locate their designated polling location by visiting scvotes.gov. The CARTA system map is available here.
“I encourage folks to get out and vote Tuesday, and to use CARTA to get there – free of charge. Turning out at the polls on Election Day is among our most critical civic duties, and we’re glad to play a small role in helping folks get there,” said Mike Seekings, CARTA Board of Directors Chairman.
Route 103 Temporary extension for early voting
Click Route 103 to view schedule times.
DASH Rt. 211 (HOP) Schedule Modifications – Effective 10/15/24
Route 211 (HOP) Schedule modifications will go into effect October 15, 2024. Click DASH Rt.211 HOP to preview schedule.
Tropical Storm Helene Inclement Weather Alert
6am – CARTA officials continue to closely monitor Tropical Storm Helene. Riders should expect some delays, detouring and potential service disruptions associated with the storm.
Food and Wine Classic – CARTA service related detours 9/27/24-9/29/24
The Food and Wine Classic is coming to Charleston and will have events at multiple venues in the downtown Charleston area.
Several downtown routes will be impacted by this event occurring in the downtown peninsula area.
Click CARTA Food and Wine Detours to see detours for the following impacted routes: 10, 11, 30, 31, 33, 40, 41, 211.
Click here for more information about the event: foodandwineclassicincharleston.com
Labor Day Holiday Reminder
All CARTA routes will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday, September 2, 2024. Have a safe holiday.
Service Update 4 – Tropical Storm Debby- Service set to resume at 12pm
Service Update 4 Tropical Storm Debby – Service set to resume at 12pm
11am (8/07/24) All CARTA service will resume at 12noon and routes are planning to run as regularly scheduled, with the exception of Rt. 203. As we continue to see the effects of Tropical Storm Debby, officials continue to closely monitor the weather and road conditions and some service may be paused if conditions become unsafe. Riders should also expect some service delays as we ramp back up; to full service and some detours as several roads remain impassable. We hope to resume all routes to full schedule as quickly as possible. Check back periodically at ridecarta.com, at RideCARTA on social media, and the Transit app for the latest updates as the storm progresses.
Service Update 3 Tropical Storm Debby
9am (8/6/24) – Due to deteriorating weather conditions and multiple areas of flooded and impassable roads related to Tropical Storm Debby, at this time CARTA is suspending service until further notice. Officials are continuing to monitor weather and road conditions and will resume service in areas as conditions permit. Check back periodically at ridecarta.com, at RideCARTA on social media, and the Transit app for the latest updates as the storm progresses.
Service Update 2 Tropical Storm Debby
Charleston Peninsula service suspension
8pm (8/5/24) – In conjunction with the closure of the Charleston downtown peninsula, all CARTA routes will be suspended on the peninsula starting at 11pm on Monday 8/5/24. Officials expect service to resume Tuesday morning at least by 11am, but will make that determination Tuesday morning, weather and road conditions permitting. Check ridecarta.com for updates.
- All CARTA service will be suspended on the peninsula starting at 11pm 8/5/24. All routes will make their last trips within the 10pm hour and will cease operations by 11pm.
- All Express service currently suspended and will resume when possible.
- The last Route 10 bus will depart from Meeting and Mary at 10:30pm.
- The last Route 203 will run at 10:20pm.
Shelter Transportation
CARTA is currently providing free service the shelters. Passengers will need to board a bus that travels to the Superstop and let the driver know they would like to go to the shelter.
- Passengers with pets: Once at the Superstop, they will transfer to a shuttle to be transported to Leeds Ave. shelter.
- Passengers without pets: Passengers will transfer to a shuttle at the Superstop and be transported to Dunston Elementary.
- These shuttles from the Superstop the shelters will run from 6:30pm to 9pm.
Other CARTA service
Determinations regarding all remaining CARTA service still to be determined. We strongly encourage riders to make their preparations as soon as possible as additional service disruptions and suspensions are possible as conditions deteriorate. Check back periodically at ridecarta.com, at RideCARTA on social media, and the Transit app for the latest updates as the storm progresses.
Tropical Storm Debby – Inclement weather threat 08/05/24
11am (8/05/24) – CARTA officials continue to closely monitor Tropical Storm Debby. There may be some delays and potential service disruptions associated with the storm over the next few days. We are encouraging all riders to take any trips to prepare for inclement weather and conduct all business as soon as possible due to possible service disruptions. Riders are encouraged to follow us @RideCARTA on social media and check the website periodically for any announcements regarding any service changes. Announcements and alerts will also be posted on the Transit app and Google Transit.
