The FY25 fee schedule was presented at the Asheville City Council meeting on March 26, 2024. The parking rate adjustments aim to address infrastructure needs while maintaining accessibility and convenience for residents and visitors alike. Parking fee adjustments will go into effect on July 1, 2024. Here’s a breakdown of the parking fee [...]
The Travel Training Committee seeks to understand preferences, challenges, and suggestions from those over 50 to identify key areas for improvement which will guide future recommendations and projects. Your input is invaluable in shaping the future of public transportation and ensuring that it meets the needs of our community effectively. Click Here to [...]
A trail project on the Hominy Creek Greenway is expected to begin on Monday, March 18. This project will close a section of the greenway and the parking lot at the Sand Hill Road trailhead. The closure will last approximately 1-2 weeks. This project aims to enhance sustainability and accessibility along the greenway by elevating and [...]
The proposal for the FY25 fee schedule was presented at the Policy, Finance, and HR Committee on March 12, 2024. The proposal, including adjustments to the parking fees that would go into effect July 1, 2024, will be presented at the Asheville City Council meeting on [...]
Are you curious about the transportation initiatives happening in our community? Do you want to learn more about the upcoming projects that will shape our city’s infrastructure? Well, mark your calendars because we’re inviting you to a series of drop-in office hours where you can do just that! At Let’s Talk Transportation you will have the [...]
Due to icy road conditions all ART Transit routes are suspended for tonight, January 19 beginning at 8:45 p.m. ART Transit routes will operate on a delayed start on January 20 and will resume normal operations at 11 a.m. Community members are encouraged to follow the City of Asheville social media and website for ongoing [...]
Keep up to date with any potential weather impacts on City of Asheville's programs and services. Watch this post for updates!
Asheville City government offices will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here is a look at City services affected by this holiday. Trash and recycling Though City offices will be closed, Sanitation collection services will run on schedule. Residential trash and recycling will be collected as normal, Monday-Thursday, [...]
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The Asheville City Manager’s office is pleased to announce that Jessica Morriss, current Assistant Director of Transportation, has been named the Interim Transportation Director, and Christopher Cairns, current City Traffic Engineer, will also hold the role of Interim City Engineer. Both Morriss and Cairns will begin interim assignments on January 1, 2024. Jessica has nearly twenty [...]
The City of Asheville would like to announce the formation of the City of Asheville’s Active Transportation Committee! Composed of dedicated individuals passionate about enhancing the city’s infrastructure for pedestrians, bicyclists, and all forms of wheeled human transportation, the committee is set to make a significant impact on the accessibility, safety, and interconnectedness of our [...]
Got a pothole problem or question? Check out the City of Asheville "report a pothole in a city street" page.
City offices to close Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. This article contains information about holiday service schdeules.
Good news for Downtown Asheville…four parking garages in the Downtown Central Business District will be receiving improvements: Harrah’s Cherokee Center, Wall Street, Rankin Avenue, and Biltmore Avenue garages. The improvements were identified in the comprehensive parking facility assessment that was completed in August 2023. The assessment identified select improvements and categorized by priority: Immediate Repairs – the [...]
The 2023 Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles, returns to downtown on Saturday, November 18, beginning at 11 a.m. Like any celebration, there will be impacts to traffic and parking. Get to know the parade route, and access streets to City owned parking garages so you can make the most of the day. But most importantly, come enjoy the day with your Asheville community and friends!
Asheville Transportation Department Director Ken Putnam has announced plans to retire from local government, effective January 1, 2024. Ken has been Director of the Transportation Department for the City since 2009 and has served in previous roles of City Traffic Engineer and Assistant Director of the Engineering and Transportation Department. He also serves as the [...]
The Wall St Parking Garage is currently undergoing repairs and improvements to the facility. If you're looking for parking, check out our real time parking service website.