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Durham Area Transit Authority

Our Mission

DATA’s mission is to provide safe, reliable, convenient and accessible transportation for the citizens and visitors of the Triangle region. We are committed to meeting the diverse needs of the community while exceeding customer expectation in a cost-effective and responsible manner. The DATA team is professional, knowledgeable and proud to serve our customers.

Customer Feedback and Public Input:

For the schedule of public meetings and more information, click here.
We want to hear from you! Please fill out our customer feedback form

Under New Management!

Read more about the results of the first year of DATA's new managment.
First Year Report: Managing DATA (pdf format)
First Year Report: Managing the Bull City Connector (pdf format)

Special Programs:

DATA ACCESS

DATA ACCESS is the name of the ADA paratransit service for
the City of Durham. DATA ACCESS is sponsored by the
Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA). Only riders who meet
the criteria specified by the ADA and who have been certified
as eligible can use DATA ACCESS. Persons do not qualify
automatically just because they have a disability or on the
basis of age. Eligibility is based on a person's functional
limitations. For more information, click here. 

DATA ID Cards

Individuals who are unable to utilize mass transportation
facilities and services without special facilities or special
planning or design may qualify for discount fares.

Discount fares are also available to students.
The DATA ID card is free. An initial card will be issued
without a waiting period if you meet the eligibility criteria.

ID cards are now issued on the first floor of Durham Station
from 8:30am-11am and 12:30-4:30pm Monday through
Friday. You must bring proof of age and/or your Medicare
card if applicable.

Adopt-a-Stop

DATA and Keep Durham Beautiful offers residents of Durham
an opportunity to improve the appearance and safety of our
community. The Adopt-A-Stop program allows residents to
make a difference in the community to help keep Durham
litter-free. Volunteers should clean their bus stop at least
twice a month. Getting on board with the Adopt-a-Stop program
is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Choose a bus stop; contact Keep Durham Beautiful to set up an Adoption Agreement; Sign an
adoption agreement and pick up work logs, safety material
and supplies from Keep Durham Beautiful. Contact Keep Durham
Beautiful at 560-4197 to find out how you can help.

PRIDE Ambassador

People Riding in Durham Everyday (PRIDE) Ambassador program gives residents of Durham an opportunity to become actively involved in improving the transit system. The goal of the PRIDE Ambassadors is to increase public awareness about DATA and to work with management to address passenger concerns. New ambassadors are appointed every six months. If you are interested in becoming a PRIDE Ambassador, fill out an application.