Reimagine Wave Transit
Fixed-route bus, RideMICRO, and Paratransit/DART service changes began January 5, 2025.
Explore the New System Map – Effective January 5, 2025
View the updated network in the interactive map above or view it in a new tab
Fixed Route Maps & Schedules
Effective January 2025
Each route has a brochure that includes its map and timepoint schedule. They are formatted to print on legal size (8.5×14) paper.
Route and system maps are available at Customer Service inside Padgett and Forden Stations. System maps are also available on board buses.
Fixed-Route System Map
Printable | 11×17 | 17.5×24
Route 101 – Princess Place
Major Changes: Increased service to Creekwood
Map | Stop List & Schedule
Route 105 – Randall Pkwy-Medical Center
(previously Medical Center)
Major Changes: Streamlined service between Forden Station and New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Map | Stop List & Schedule
Route 106 – Independence Blvd-Medical Center
(previously Shipyard Blvd)
Major Changes: Now serves New Hanover Regional Medical Center instead of continuing on Shipyard Blvd west of S 17th St.
Map | Stop List & Schedule
Route 107 – College Rd
Major Changes: Now serves the NHC Senior Resource Center and travels on New Centre Dr in both directions.
Map | Stop List & Schedule
Route 108 – Market St
Major Changes: New 30-minute service on Saturdays and streamlined service by remaining on Market St throughout the route.
Map | Stop List & Schedule
Route 109 – College Rd-Medical Center
New Route: Adds more service to Walmart on Sigmon Rd and pairs with Route 107 to support 30-minute service on College Rd north of Oleander
Map | Stop List & Schedule
Route 201 – Carolina Beach Rd
No changes to route or schedule
Map | Stop List & Schedule
Route 203 – Port City Trolley
Major Changes: Operates seasonally from April through October. No service November through March. Operates every 30 minutes 7 days per week while in service
Updated map coming soon | Schedule
Route 205 – Greenfield-Shipyard
(previously Long Leaf Park)
Major Changes: Pairs with Route 210 to offer service every 15 minutes between Padgett Station and New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Map | Stop List & Schedule
Route 206 – Oleander Dr
New Route: New crosstown service between Padgett Station and Mayfaire
Map | Stop List & Schedule
Route 210 – Greenfield-17th St
(previously South 17th St)
Major Changes: Streamlined service to Monkey Junction by traveling on St. Andrews Dr. in both directions
Map | Stop List & Schedule
What is Reimagine Wave Transit?
Reimagine Wave Transit is a short-range transit plan that provides recommendations for transit in Wilmington, New Hanover County, and the surrounding area – what it should look like and do in the near-term. It is a chance to evaluate existing services, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement new and improved services. Wave Transit and transit systems everywhere periodically develop Short-Range Transit Plans. Our last plan was completed in 2018. The Reimagine Wave Transit Short-Range Plan went into effect January 5, 2025.
Questions?
(910) 202 – 2045
info@wavetransit.com
What are the different phases of Reimagine Wave Transit?
Market Analysis
An examination of the underlying market potential for transit in the region.
State of the System
A detailed analysis of each Wave Transit bus route, microtransit zone, and paratransit service, as well as the network overall.
Public Outreach
Collect ideas, comments, and thoughts from stakeholders and members of the general public about transit service and service alternatives.
Service Alternatives
Create a series of service alternatives that offer options for how the system might be improved.
Implementation
The final Reimagine Wave Transit plan went into effect in January 2025.
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Plan Documents
The documents below explore what we’ve learned so far and potential route changes that could be part of the final plan.
Market Analysis
Provides an assessment of the existing and potential market for transit in the Wilmington region.
State of the System Analysis
Offers a comprehensive review of the existing Wave Transit network.
Route Profiles
Provides an assessment of each route and offers recommendations for restructuring Wave Transit services to better serve the region.