AppalCart
| Slogan | Providing public transportation for Boone and Watauga County since 1981 |
|---|---|
| Founded | October 1981 |
| Headquarters | 305 Highway 105 Bypass Boone, NC 28607 |
| Locale | North Carolina |
| Service area | Boone and Appalachian State University with service to rural locations throughout Watauga County |
| Service type | Local and Student Commuter |
| Routes | 12 |
| Fuel type | Biodiesel |
| Operator | Appalachian State University, Town of Boone, Watauga County, State of North Carolina |
| Chief executive | Greg Lovins |
| Website | Official Website |
AppalCART (Appalachian Campus Area Rapid Transit) is a free public bus network located in Boone, North Carolina. It provides free fixed route and paratransit service throughout Appalachian State University and Boone, as well as low-fare van service to other towns within Watauga County.[1] In 2013, AppalCART reported a ridership of 1,712,873 passenger trips.[2]
AppalCART is governed by an 8-member board. The current chairman of the board is Greg Lovins.[3] It receives its funding from a mix of federal, state, local, and Appalachian State University funds.[4]
References
- ↑ http://appalcart.com/sites/default/files/overview010814.pdf
- ↑ http://www.hcpress.com/news/appalcart-reports-record-ridership-once-again-of-1712873-passenger-trips-in-year-2013.html
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
- ↑ http://sustain.appstate.edu/masstransit
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