ART Comprehensive Operational Analysis

Project Overview

The City of Asheville is launching the Asheville Rides Transit (ART) Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) to improve public transit services and align resources with community needs. This project will analyze ridership data, demographic trends, and roadway conditions to develop short- and long-term strategies for enhancing the ART transit system. The project will identify techniques and a framework to match resources with transit service demand, optimizing service efficiency and better serving Asheville’s growing and changing population.

For project dates, timeline, and background information please visit the Public Input project page here.

Contact

Ashley Haire

Transportation Director

City of Asheville

ahaire@ashevillenc.gov

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