Routes & Schedules
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(910)-343-0106
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We provide a variety of services including Accessible Van Service (DART) , Travel Training, and Community Outreach to help everyone Connect to public transportation.
Making Waves Foundation
This important foundation provides help to those who wouldn’t otherwise have access to transportation. You can change someone’s life with a tax deductible donation.
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Community Outreach
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We’re out in the community keeping you informed of available transportation, and getting your input to make sure our services reflect your needs.
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Public Notices
Notice of Public Meeting
A meeting of the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 12:00 pm in the Board Room at Forden Station, 505 Cando Street, Wilmington, NC 28405. A copy of the agenda will be posted here approximately one week prior to the meeting.
Notice of Public Hearing – Fiscal Year 2018 – 2019 Budget
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute Section 159, Subchapter III, Article 3 of the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act, notice is hereby given that the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority (Wave Transit) will hold a public hearing for the purpose of allowing persons who wish to be heard on the proposed Fiscal Year 2018-2019 budget. The hearing will be conducted at the following address:
Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority
Forden Station
505 Cando Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
The date and time of the hearing will be:
Thursday, June 28, 2018
12:00 pm
Copies of the proposed budget will also be made available at the above address between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, with the exception of recognized holidays, for a period of not less than thirty (30) days from the date of this publication.
Accommodations for special needs individuals will be provided upon request. Inquiries for special needs accommodations and general information about the public hearing should be addressed by email to wavetransit@wavetransit.com or by phone at (910) 343-0106.
The Budget Ordinance is tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Authority at its regular meeting on June 28, 2018. Additional information can be obtained by calling (910) 343-0106.
Click here for a copy of the proposed budget ordinance
Notice of Opportunity for Public Hearing – CNG Buses
Pursuant to the provisions of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, (Public Law 114-94), notice is hereby given that persons who wish to request a public hearing on the following projects must submit said request in writing to the following address: Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority, Attention: Albert Eby, Executive Director, P.O. Box 12630, Wilmington, NC 28405-0130. If no requests are received within fifteen (15) days from the publication of this notice, the public hearing process will be considered complete, no public hearing will be deemed necessary, and the Proposed Program of Projects will become the Final Program of Projects.
Click here for a copy of the proposed program of projects
Notice of Opportunity for Public Hearing – Operating Assistance, Preventive Maintenance and ADA Services
Pursuant to the provisions of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, (Public Law 114-94) and Appropriated under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 PL 114-113, notice is hereby given that persons who wish to request a public hearing on the following projects must submit said request in writing to the following address: Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority, Attention: Heather Mercer, Grants & Compliance Coordinator, P.O. Box 12630, Wilmington, NC 28405-0130. If no requests are received within fifteen (15) days from the publication of this notice, the public hearing process will be considered complete, no public hearing will be deemed necessary, and the Proposed Program of Projects will become the Final Program of Projects.
Click here for a copy of the proposed program of projects
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