Wave Transit In the News
Wilmington Multimodal Transportation Center, Laura W. Padgett Station
The new Wilmington Multimodal Transportation Center, Laura W. Padgett Station was opened Friday during a dedication ceremony in downtown Wilmington. read more…
Wilmington Star News | January 17, 2020 | Staff Report
A Wave Of Woes
Wave Transit is ending the year with two major capital projects complete: a $6.1 million multimodal transportation center and replacement of its aging downtown trolleys. read more…
Greater Wilmington Business Journal | December 06, 2019 | Christina Haley O’Neal
Brunswick County Could Request A Seat On Wave Board
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners might be seeking county representation on the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority board. read more…
Greater Wilmington Business Journal | December 02, 2019 | Christina Haley O’Neal
WAVE Transit unveils new Port City Trolley Program
On Monday, Wave Transit unveiled a new Trolley Program that will better meet the needs of the community. read more…
WECT | November 25, 2019 | Jesslyn Ferentz
‘It’s a slap in the face to take away our only transportation source’: WAVE Transit riders react to proposed changes
WAVE Transit directors held a public hearing Thursday following the New Hanover County commissioners move to withdraw support from the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority.read more…
WECT | November 21, 2019 | Alex Guraino
County Votes Against Additional Funding For Wave Transit
Wave Transit will not receive an additional $57,000 from New Hanover County, the board of commissioners voted Monday. read more…
Greater Wilmington Business Journal | November 19, 2019 | Christina Haley-O’Neal
New Hanover County commissioners vote 3-2 to reject $57,000 WAVE stopgap request
New Hanover County commissioners vote 3-2 to reject $57,000 WAVE stopgap request read more…
Port City Daily | November 19, 2019 | Benjamin Schachtman
NHC commissioners decline WAVE Transit request for subsidy funding
In a 3-2 vote Monday, New Hanover County commissioners denied WAVE Transit’s request for a $57,000 subsidy to bridge their financial gap for 2020. read more…
WECT | November 19, 2019 | Alex Guarino
New Hanover County Commissioners Nix WAVE Supplemental Funding
The future of WAVE Transit dominated Monday morning’s New Hanover County Commissioners’ meeting. A month ago, the Commissioners voted to end the county contract with the transportation system on July 1, 2021. Today there was another funding vote. read more…
WHQR | November 18, 2019 | Vince Winkel
Commissioners Deny Wave Transit Request for Supplemental Funding
New Hanover County Commissioners denied WAVE Transit’s request for additional funding for 2020. read more…
WWAY | November 18, 2019 | Kylie Jones
CoastLine: Wave Transit Faces Criticism From New Hanover County
It was a surprise to Wave Transit officials and to some fellow Commissioners when Julia Olson-Boseman, Vice Chair of the New Hanover County Board, made a motion to end the County’s agreement with Wave. read more…
WHQR | November 15, 2019 | Rachel Lewis Hilburn
Wave Transit Conversation Returns to the Table at Commissioner’s Meeting
After Commissioner Jonathan Barfield opened the floor for public comment, the discussion about Wave transit resurfaced. read more…
WWAY | November 04, 2019 | Monique Robinson