What's New
For Immediate Release...
Service and Route Changes Effective July 01, 2011 and August 08, 2011
In May and June, Athens Transit, a department of the Athens Clarke-County Unified Government, hosted four public hearings and provided a 30-day public comment period to receive comments and citizen input on proposed FY12 Transit Service reductions and revisions. Over 80 citizens attended the public hearings and the department received approximately 40 written or emailed comments.
As a result of those hearings and the comments received, the Transit Department is announcing the following reductions and revisions to the transit system.
Athens Transit will eliminate all evening services operated after 9:45 p.m. nightly, effective July 1, 2011. These reductions in services are necessary due to reductions in the FY 2012 operating budget of the Transit Department.
Several route revisions will also be implemented on August 8, 2011, in conjunction with the regular fall service schedule. These route revisions are designed to improve individual route efficiency and the overall performance of the Transit Department.
These route revisions will eliminate services in some areas and add service to others. The areas that are being eliminated have historically had very low hourly ridership and are not cost effective. The areas that are receiving new transit services have new development and the density necessary to increase individual route productivity.
Route revisions effective August 8, 2011:
1) Route 8 will be removed from the following areas: Cleveland
Avenue; Athens Avenue; Augusta Avenue; Whitehead Road; Roberts Road; Lavender
Road; Amethyst Road; Nantahala Avenue; Nacoochee Avenue; Boulevard (from Pound
Street to Chase Street); and Pound Street. Route 8 will be rerouted along MLK,
Ruth Drive, Ruth Street, Lake Street, Northside Drive, Bridgewater, Northcrest,
and North Ave. A PDF map and timetable are available.
CLICK HERE FOR MAP AND TIMETABLE(.pdf)
2) Route 12 will be rerouted from Thomas Street to Lumpkin Street and Broad Street , via Baldwin Street, in order to serve the bus stops at The University of Georgia Arch and the main library on Jackson Street.
3) Route 14 will be rerouted from Thomas Street to Lumpkin Street and Broad Street , via Baldwin Street, in order to serve the bus stops at The University of Georgia Arch and the main library on Jackson Street.
4) Route 25 will be rerouted from Thomas Street to Jackson Street, in order to serve the bus stop at The University of Georgia main library.
For more information, contact Athens Transit Director Butch McDuffie at 706-613-3913
Athens Area Arts Council...Art for and by Athens!
You, Me and the Bus ... Art Rocks!
Great News: New Shelters Coming Soon!
Look for four new music-themed bus shelters unveiled in April 2010, with four more coming in 2011. Designs for Round II and III convey the theme of Art Rocks! A Public Art Tribute to the Music of Athens. These music themed shelters will transform basic public transportation services into an inspirational experience for everyone.
Athens Transit System (ATS) has completed their Transit Development Plan.
The purpose of the plan update is to assess the operations of Athens Transit System to ensure that the system meets the needs of the community in an efficient and economically effective manner.
Whether or not you use Athens Transit for your transportation needs, Athens Transit would like to hear from you. Your input on routes, schedules, and transit amenities is very important to us.
