The state-owned DART bus system will hold a Community Conversation over planned route changes that will occur when the New Wilmington Transit Center goes into operation this spring.
DART is seeking feedback on the routes as well as improvements in service to the fast-growing Middletown area. Service changes are planned in May when the Transit Center opens.
Community Conversations:
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 – 5 PM to 7 PM
Wilmington Library (The Commons)
10 East 10th Street, Wilmington 19801
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 – 5 PM to 7 PM
WILMAPCO, The Tower at Star Campus
100 Discovery Blvd., Suite 800, Newark 19713
Those interested can stop in at any time during the above hours above to join in group discussions or have one-on-one conversations with DART staff.
The opening of the Transit Center near the Wilmington Train Station comes as a group of transit advocates remains adamant about restoring a transit hub on Wilmington’s Rodney Square.
The hub was largely dismantled and bus users, some of whom are disabled, have complained about long walks to connections and a lack of public notice. Some in the business community and the State of Delaware wanted the hub moved, due to concerns that ranged from traffic congestion at Rodney Square to diesel fumes from idling buses.
Opponents have accused the state and Gov. John Carney of caving in to pressure from the business community. Rodney Square is undergoing a major renovation project after decades of neglect.
The new Wilmington Transit Center will be served by most bus routes in Wilmington and will have the capacity to handle 10 buses without blocking city streets.
The Transit Center will offer customers a covered seated waiting area, real-time bus schedule displays, ticket sales, Wi-Fi, USB charging stations, access to restrooms, vending machines, and bike racks with a bike repair station.
In addition, you can review concepts to improve service in the greater Middletown area, affecting Newark Routes 46 and 302. Those unable to attend the events can visit DartFirstState.com to review maps and provide comments or call 1-800-652-DART.
Affected Routes:
10 – Delaware Ave./University Plaza
13 – Philadelphia Pike/DuPont Hwy/Wilton
14 – Baylor/DHSS Campus/Miller Road Shopping Center
16 – Newark Express
18 – Pike Creek Valley/Foulk Rd.
2 – Concord Pike
20 – Lancaster Pike / Hockessin
25 – Delaware City/DuPont Highway
28 – A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children/Nemours Clinic
301 – Intercounty Wilmington-Dover
302 – Intercounty Dover-Newark
31 – Market St./Philadelphia Pk.
33 – Christiana Mall/ Newark
35 – Concord Pike Shipley Road
40 – Glasgow/US Route 40
45 – Odessa Park &Ride/Christiana Mall/Wilmington
46 – Newark/Glasgow
47 – Dupont Hwy./Middletown Amazon
5 – Maryland Avenue
52 – Centerville/Greenville/Kennett Pk
54 – Fairplay Station/Wilton
55 – Old Baltimore Pike
6 – Kirkwood Highway
