AppalCart
AppalCART (Appalachian Campus Area Rapid Transit) is a free public bus network located in Boone, North Carolina. It provides free fixed route and paratransit service throughout Appalachian State University and Boone, as well as low-fare van service to other towns within Watauga County.[1] In 2013, AppalCART reported a ridership of 1,712,873 passenger trips.[2]
| Slogan | Providing public transportation for Boone and Watauga County since 1981 |
|---|---|
| Founded | October 1981 |
| Headquarters | 305 Highway 105 Bypass Boone, NC 28607 |
| Locale | North Carolina |
| Service area | Boone and Appalachian State University with service to rural locations throughout Watauga County |
| Service type | Local and Student Commuter |
| Routes | 13 |
| Fuel type | Biodiesel |
| Operator | Appalachian State University, Town of Boone, Watauga County, State of North Carolina |
| Chief executive | Greg Lovins |
| Website | appalcart.com |
AppalCART is governed by an 8-member board.[3] The current chairman of the board is Greg Lovins.[4] It receives its funding from a mix of federal, state, local, and Appalachian State University funds.[5]
Routes
AppalCART provides Watagua with thirteen routes listed in the table below:
| Bus Route | Route Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Route | Runs to and from South Lot/Baseball Stadium driving as far as ASU Peacock Traffic Circle before turning around. The line totals around 16 minutes. | |
| Express Route | Runs to and from ASU College Street Station driving as far as Watagua Opportunities Shelter before turning around. The line totals around 28 minutes. | |
| Gold Route | Runs to and from ASU College Street Station driving as far as Greenwood Lot before turning around. The line totals around 29 minutes. | |
| Green East | Runs to and from ASU College Street Station driving as far as Hospitality House before turning around. The line totals around 29 minutes. | |
| Green West | Runs to and from ASU College Street Station driving as far as Old Bristol Road before turning around. The line totals around 28 minutes. | Dependent on the semester. |
| Orange Route | Runs to and from ASU College Street Station driving as far as Brookshire Park Road before turning around. The line totals around 31 minutes making 16 stops. | Dependent on time of day. |
| Pink Route | Runs to and from ASU Peacock Traffic Circle driving as far as University Hall before turning around. The line totals around 29 minutes making 19 stops. | |
| POP 105 | Runs to and from Peacock Traffic Circle Light driving as far as NC 105 Bypass/US 421 West before turning around. The line totals around 19 to 29 minutes making 23 stops. | Dependent on the semester, time of day, and day of the week. |
| Purple Route | Runs to and from ASU Peacock Traffic Circle driving as far as Meadowview Drive At Walgreens before turning around. The line totals around 49 to 65 minutes. | Dependent on time of day. |
| Red Route | Runs to and from ASU College Street Station driving as far as Watagua Medical Center before turning around. The line totals around 28 minutes. | |
| Silver Route | Runs to and from ASU State Farm Lot/Greenway driving as far as ASU Eagers Hall before turning around. The line totals around 22 minutes. | |
| State Farm | Runs to and from ASU State Farm Lot/Greenway driving as far as ASU Eagers Hall before turning around. The line totals around 22 minutes. | |
| Teal Route |
| Three routes dependent on day of the week or season. |
References
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2014-01-09.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "AppalCART Reports Record Ridership Once Again of 1,712,873 Passenger Trips; Six Percent Increase Over 2012 | High Country Press". www.hcpress.com. Retrieved 2018-09-14.
- "Our Board". AppalCart - Boone, NC Public Transportation. Retrieved 2018-09-14.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2014-01-09.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-01-10. Retrieved 2014-01-09.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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