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Bull City Connector operating holiday schedule on May 27
On Monday, May 27 The Bull City Connector will operate on its Holiday schedule in which service is provided every 25 minutes from 7:20 a.m. to 10 p.m. Due to the construction underway on Main Street, the Bull City Connector route will use a detour route. For a map, visit http://www.bullcityconnector.org.
DATA’s administration office will be closed on Monday, May 27 and will reopen under its normal schedule on Tuesday, May 28.
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Durham City Council Public Hearing June 3
In order to obtain written and oral comments on the proposed fare increases, a public hearing will be held on June 3, 2013 for all interested citizens of Durham.
The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. (Directions to City Hall from Durham Station)
All interested citizens and organizations are encouraged to attend the meeting. Please contact the City Clerk’s office at 560-4166 prior to the meeting, or sign up as you enter the Council Chambers on the night of the meeting.
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DATA operating on Sunday schedule on Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day)
On Monday, May 27, Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) and DATA ACCESS will operate on its Sunday service schedule in which hourly service is provided from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Bull City Connector will operate on its Holiday schedule in which service is provided every 25 minutes from 7:20 a.m. to 10 p.m. Due to the construction underway on Main Street, the Bull City Connector route will use a detour route. For a map, visit http://www.bullcityconnector.org.
DATA’s administration office will be closed on Monday, May 27 and will reopen under its normal schedule on Tuesday, May 28.
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MAIN STREET CONSTRUCTION TO AFFECT BULL CITY CONNECTOR
When construction begins on Durham’s Main Street this month, the work will affect routing for the Bull City Connector.
Buses will follow a different route around the Brightleaf Square/Duke University East Campus area from May 13th - September 2013.
The frequency of bus service will change during the detour:
Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
6:20 A.M. to 3 P.M. Service every 20 minutes
3 P.M. to 6 P.M. Service every 15 minutes
After 6 P.M. Service every 25 minutes
Saturdays
7:20 A.M. to Midnight Service every 25 minutes
Holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day)
7:20 A.M. to 10 P.M. Service every 25 minutes
Stops eliminated during the detour include:
Main St. at Campus Dr. (Eastbound & Westbound) (GoLive Stop #’s 6380 and 6389)
Main St. at Morgan St. (Eastbound & Westbound) (GoLive Stop #’s 5163 and 5433)
Main St. at Gregson St. (Eastbound & Westbound) (GoLive Stop #’s 5637 and 6387)
Alternate temporary stops will be at:
Main St. at Duke St. (Eastbound) (GoLive Stop #6642)
Gregson St. at Brightleaf (Westbound) (GoLive Stop #6336)
A downloadable map of the Bull City Connector detour is available online at bullcityconnector.org. An interactive map will be available beginning May 13.
Questions about the detour can be directed to the GoTriangle Regional Information Center at (919) 485-RIDE (7433).
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DATA Route 5 stop closure
Due to construction, DATA’s stop #6442, served by Route 5 ‘Fayetteville St/NCCU/Southpoint’, will be closed until further notice.
Passengers catching the outbound bus can utilize the very next stop, which is about 100 yards away, on E Lakewood Ave at Fayetteville St (near the Kerr Drugs store).
For any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the GoTriangle Information Center at 919-485-RIDE (7433).
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June 3 Public Hearing on DATA Bus Fare Increases
Public Hearing about DATA Bus Fare Increases
The City of Durham is considering a proposal to increase transit fares on DATA services. The fare changes are proposed to be effective September 28, 2013.
Seniors (65 and older) and Youth (12 and younger) will continue to ride free
Students 17 and under currently ride for $0.25
*The discount rate is currently available to disabled customers and is proposed to be available to students (13-18) and disabled customers.
**This is available to non-profit agencies.
In order to obtain written and oral comments on the proposed fare increases, a public hearing will be held on June 3, 2013 for all interested citizens of Durham. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. All interested citizens and organizations are encouraged to attend the meeting. Please contact the City Clerk’s office at 560-4166 prior to the meeting, or sign up as you enter the Council Chambers on the night of the meeting. Click here for a map to City Hall.
Get more information about the proposed fare increase here.
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Duke GoPass holders to show DukeCard ID starting April 1
Beginning April 1, Duke students, faculty and staff must show a valid DukeCard ID when using their GoPass on Triangle Transit and Durham Area Transit Authority buses. Riders without DukeCards will be asked to pay the corresponding bus fare for the route.
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