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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.
Service Alerts
Route Changes Begin and New Downtown Station Opens Saturday, January 18, 2020.
On Saturday, January 18, 2020 the Downtown transfer location at 2nd St. and Princess St. will be permanently relocated to 520 North 3rd St. and changes will be made to the following routes: 101, 104, 108, 201, 202, 203 (Downtown Trolley), 204, 205, 207, 209, and 301.
Please CLICK HERE to see the new schedules and maps for the routes listed above.
Please note that there will be a temporary interruption in real time tracking capabilities through our website and the mobile app for Route 210 S. 17th St. and all changes implemented through this transition period. We apologize for the brief interruption and are working diligently to address.
If you have questions or need further assistance with this information please call (910) 343-0106 or send an email to wavetransit@wavetransit.com.
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Where Transit Goes, Communities Grow
Public transportation transforms communities and the lives of the people living in them by spurring economic development, promoting sustainable lifestyles and providing a higher quality of life. Every segment of American society – individuals, families, communities, and businesses – benefits from public transportation. Wave Transit is no exception. As the public transportation provider for the Cape Fear region, the benefits of transit translate to our local community. These benefits are summarized under the categorizes listed below:
A Stronger Economy
Did you know…
Wave Transit employs approximately 130 workers, 15% of whom are Veterans, providing $4 million in annual salaries. We directly purchase an additional $1.5 million in goods and services from our local community (more).
A Safer Community
Did you know…
Wave Transit provides 1.3 million fixed route bus and shuttle trips per year. The advantages of traffic reduction, at an average rate of 117 vehicles per day, on our roadways as a result of the use of public transportation, a shared ride option, are felt community wide (more).
Did you know…
Forden Station and the Downtown Transfer Station accommodate over 90,000 transfers on an annual basis. In 2011, Forden Station replaced four covered shelter amenities on Columb Dr. behind Target as Wave Transit’s main transfer station. Forden Station provides a safe, off street environment and adequate amenities for customers to transfer or wait on a bus.
Effective January 2020, the new Downtown Transfer Station, located on 3rd St. and Campbell St., will replace the current, on street transfer center located at 2nd St. and Princess St. The revised location provides enhanced safety for customers as well as pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic travelling along 2nd St. and Princess St.
A Cleaner Environment
Did you know…
Wave Transit is transitioning its fleet from diesel and gasoline powered vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueled vehicles. The environmental benefits have equated to 93% lower CO2 emissions into the atmosphere and the economic benefits since 2015 have resulted in a total savings of over $532,000 (more).
Community Center
The Wilmington Multimodal Transportation Center/Downtown Transfer Station to Open on Saturday, January 18, 2020
Several years in the making, the first phase of the Wilmington Multimodal Transportation Center, the Authority’s Downtown Transfer Station, will open its doors on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The facility is a significant upgrade to the existing on-street, Downtown Transfer Center located on 2nd St. and Princess St. The new station provides customers with safer and more comfortable accommodations. Minor route modifications will be implemented in conjunction with the opening of the revised station. Click HERE or on the image below for details regarding these changes. A ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony is scheduled for 1:00pm on Friday, January 17, 2020.
The new facility is an adaptive reuse project of the historic Neuwirth Brothers Building, a Volkswagen garage built in the 1920s, that remained vacant for several years. The integrity of the building was preserved, and we are pleased to offer a revitalized, functional facility to our customers and the greater community.
Revised Service Hours Beginning Monday, January 6, 2020
Effective Monday, January 6, 2020, service hours for Wave Transit’s fixed-route bus and Dial a Ride Transportation (DART) program will be revised to the following:
- Monday thru Friday – 6:00 am to 8:00 pm (revised from a 9:00 pm end time)
- Saturday – 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (revised from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm)
- Sunday – No change. Service hours to remain as 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Under the revised hours, service for Route 301 Pleasure Island will be provided four (4) times a day, Monday thru Friday and three (3) times per day on Saturday and Sunday. The revised schedule for this route is as follows:
- Weekdays – 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 4:30 pm
- Weekends – 10:30 am, 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm
Route 107 College Rd. departs Forden Station during the following times:
- Weekdays – 6:00am, 7:00am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm (returning to Forden Station and concluding service at 8:00 pm)
- Weekends – 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm (returning to Forden Station and concluding service at 6:00 pm)
Port City Trolley Unveiling Event
A big thank you to the local dignitaries, Wave Transit Board members, and local supporters for attending the Port City Trolley (PCT) unveiling event on Monday, November 25, 2019. The event was held in the South Front District at Trolley Stop #10 located at Greenfield St. and Second St. The new trolley vehicle, design for the revised trolley program, and permanent signage for each of the designated trolley stops were revealed during the event. We are excited to offer a revised downtown trolley service that meets the needs of our growing community. Check out images from the unveiling and 5 district ribbon cutting below. Click HERE for a Trolley Map and Schedule for the new Port City Trolley.
Valerie shares her experience Riding the Wave
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Community Outreach
Wave is YOUR public transportation provider!
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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Notice of Public Meeting
The next meeting of the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 12:00 pm in the Board Room at Forden Station, 505 Cando Street, Wilmington, NC 28405. Click here for a copy of the meeting agenda.
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