STAR Transit (Virginia)

STAR Transit is a transit agency serving the two counties on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Accomack and Northampton. STAR Transit provides local fixed route bus and paratransit services.

STAR Transit
Overview
OwnerAccomack-Northampton Transportation District Commission
LocaleEastern Shore of Virginia (Accomack and Northampton counties)
Transit typeBus, On-Demand, Paratransit
Number of lines7
Headquarters21250 Cooperative Way
Tasley, Virginia, 23441
Websitemystartransit.org
Operation
Operator(s)Virginia Regional Transit

STAR Transit is operated by the Accomack-Northampton Transportation District Commission and overseen by a board of directors composed of appointees from each county's board of supervisors.[1] STAR Transit's daily operations are managed by Virginia Regional Transit.

The fare for all fixed-route services is $0.50. Children under the age of 4 ride for free.

All STAR Transit buses carry bicycle racks, although cyclists are asked to seek permission from drivers before racking their bike.[2]

STAR Transit does not operate on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas.

Routes

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Fixed route

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  • STAR Transit operates seven routes.
Route[3] Terminals Major Stops
Red Line Cape CharlesOnley
Purple Line OnleyCape Charles
Blue Line OnleyOak Hall
Gold Line OnleyOak Hall
Yellow Line Cape Charles (loop)
Silver Line Oak Hall (loop)
Route 13 Express

On-demand services

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STAR Transit operates on-demand, paratransit services for Accomack County. The service, which costs $1.00, is available between 7:30am to 5:00pm from Monday to Friday. To schedule a pick-up, passengers must call the agency more than 24 hours in advance, during its weekday scheduling hours (10:00am to 3:00pm).

ADA services

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STAR Transit will deviate from a fixed route as far as 0.75 miles to pick up ADA passengers, although they must call the day before to schedule a pick-up with the operator. All of STAR Transit vehicles are ADA accessible, with lifts for wheelchairs.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Star Transit: About". mystartransit.org. STAR Transit. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Star Transit: Services". mystartransit.org. Star Transit. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  3. ^ "STAR Transit: Routes". mystartransit.org. STAR Transit. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
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