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Asheville Transit Route 28 has been redesigned and will have rate increases as well as changes to routing and scheduling. An assessment by the North Carolina Department of Transportation which found lack of compliance with federal guidelines concerning intercity routes and local participation prompted the change. On Oct. 27, Asheville City Council passed a resolution to fund the Route 54 bus to Weaverville until Nov. 7 allowing riders more time to find alternative modes of commuting. The route was originally scheduled to stop service on Nov. 1. Route #28 Beginning Monday, Nov. 2, Route 28 will operate with different routing, schedules, and fares. Route 28 will now operate seven trips per day Monday - Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., providing connections to all Greyhound routes arriving and departing from Asheville Greyhound Station on Tunnel Road. There will now only be fourteen bus stops between Asheville and Black Mountain. For a complete list of changes, go to: www.ashevilletransit.com �Service Alerts.� Route 28 will travel from downtown Asheville on Tunnel Road and continue on US-70 to Black Mountain in both directions. The route will no longer use Old US-70. Passengers living near Old US-70 will need to travel to US-70 to ride Route 28. Mountain Mobility has also made modifications to the Black Mountain Trailblazer. For details on the Black Mountain Trailblazer call (828) 258-0186 or go to: www.buncombecounty.org/GOVERNING/depts/Transportation/routes.htm The fares will change to the following:
* Asheville to Swannanoa - Regular fare $ 1.50 - Discount fare $0.75 Discount fares include all seniors age 65 and over, individuals with disabilities, Medicare recipients and students in elementary, middle and high school. Monthly passes are valid system wide. Route #54 The last day of service for Route 54 to Weaverville will be Nov. 7. Passengers that rely on the Route 54 bus are encouraged to visit www.blueridgecommute.org to explore new commuting options. The following transportation alternatives are also available:
* Mountain Mobility�s North Buncombe Trailblazer � new route and schedule changes will be implemented to help fill the gap in public transportation services. The North Buncombe Trailblazer connects with Asheville Transit Route 2 near Merrimon Avenue at Elkwood Avenue. For more information visit: www.buncombecounty.org/GOVERNING/depts/Transportation/ or call 258-0186 Visit www.ashevilletransit.com, e-mail [email protected] or call (828) 232-4528 for more information. (Image provided by The Grove Park Inn.)
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