STAR Transit (Virginia)
| STAR Transit | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Owner | Accomack-Northampton Transportation District Commission |
| Locale | Eastern Shore of Virginia (Accomack and Northampton counties) |
| Transit type | Bus, On-Demand, Paratransit |
| Number of lines | 7 |
| Headquarters | 21250 Cooperative Way Tasley, Virginia, 23441 |
| Website | mystartransit.org |
| Operation | |
| Operator(s) | Virginia Regional Transit |
STAR Transit is a transit agency serving the two counties on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Accomack and Northampton. STAR Transit provides local fixed route bus and paratransit services.
STAR Transit is operated by the Accomack-Northampton Transportation District Commission and overseen by a board of directors composed of appointees from each county's board of supervisors.[1] STAR Transit's daily operations are managed by Virginia Regional Transit.
The fare for all fixed-route services is $0.50. Children under the age of 4 ride for free.
All STAR Transit buses carry bicycle racks, although cyclists are asked to seek permission from drivers before racking their bike.[2]
STAR Transit does not operate on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas.
Routes
Fixed route
- STAR Transit operates seven routes.
| Route[3] | Terminals | Major Stops |
|---|---|---|
| Red Line | Cape Charles → Onley | |
| Purple Line | Onley → Cape Charles | |
| Blue Line | Onley → Oak Hall | |
| Gold Line | Onley → Oak Hall | |
| Yellow Line | Cape Charles (loop) | |
| Silver Line | Oak Hall (loop) |
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| Route 13 Express |
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On-demand services
STAR Transit operates on-demand, paratransit services for Accomack County. The service, which costs $1.00, is available between 7:30am to 5:00pm from Monday to Friday. To schedule a pick-up, passengers must call the agency more than 24 hours in advance, during its weekday scheduling hours (10:00am to 3:00pm).
ADA services
STAR Transit will deviate from a fixed route as far as 0.75 miles to pick up ADA passengers, although they must call the day before to schedule a pick-up with the operator. All of STAR Transit vehicles are ADA accessible, with lifts for wheelchairs.
See also
- Transportation in Hampton Roads
- Transportation in Virginia
- Shore Transit (transit provider for the Eastern Shore of Maryland)
References
- ^ "Star Transit: About". mystartransit.org. STAR Transit. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Star Transit: Services". mystartransit.org. Star Transit. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "STAR Transit: Routes". mystartransit.org. STAR Transit. Retrieved 31 August 2024.