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[[Image:Cat-logo.jpg|thumb|right|The new logo for Charlottesvile Area Transit]]
[[Image:Cat-logo.jpg|thumb|right|The original logo for Charlottesville Area Transit which was rejected]]


[[Charlottesville Transit Service]] ('''CTS''') is a public agency that operates several bus lines throughout [[Charlottesville]] and [[Albemarle County]]. In 1999, a free trolley service was initiated between downtown and the [[University of Virginia]]. The service is currently undergoing a name change to [[Charlottesville Area Transit]].
[[Charlottesville Area Transit]] ('''CAT''') is a public agency that operates several bus lines throughout [[Charlottesville]] and [[Albemarle County]]. In 1999, a free trolley service was initiated between downtown and the [[University of Virginia]]. The service is currently undergoing a name change to [[Charlottesville Area Transit]].


The current CTS director is [[Bill Watterson]].  
The current CAT director is [[Bill Watterson]].  


==History==
==History==
The bus system was created in the mid-1970's.
The bus system was created in the mid-1970's.  In early 2010, it changed its name from the Charlottesville Transit System (CTS) to Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT).


==Fares==
==Fares==
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*Month unlimited: $20 (introduced September 2009)<ref name=nbcnewfare/>.
*Month unlimited: $20 (introduced September 2009)<ref name=nbcnewfare/>.


Under a pre-paid arrangement between CTS and the University of Virginia, UVa photo IDs of students, faculty, and staff are accepted as fare on all CTS buses.<ref name=prohnineridership>[http://www.charlottesville.org/index.aspx?recordid=1083&page=635  CTS Serves More than Two Million] Press release, City of Charlottesville, 7/7/09 retrieved 9 July 2009</ref>.  
Under a pre-paid arrangement between CAT and the University of Virginia, UVa photo IDs of students, faculty, and staff are accepted as fare on all CTS buses.<ref name=prohnineridership>[http://www.charlottesville.org/index.aspx?recordid=1083&page=635  CTS Serves More than Two Million] Press release, City of Charlottesville, 7/7/09 retrieved 9 July 2009</ref>.  


Youth ages 6 to 18 who reside in Charlottesville or Albemarle County ride free in summer months under the "Youth Ride FREE Program".
Youth ages 6 to 18 who reside in Charlottesville or Albemarle County ride free in summer months under the "Youth Ride FREE Program".


==County funding==
==County funding==
[[Albemarle County]] participates in the CTS program by paying a share of rides that operate within its borders. In the current fiscal year, Albemarle is paying the City $666,634<ref>Vinzant, Laura. "CTS budget question." Message to Sean J. Tubbs. 26 Jan. 2010. E-mail.</ref>to operate Routes [[CTS Route 2B|2B]], [[CTS Route 5|5]], and [[CTS Route 10|10]].
[[Albemarle County]] participates in the CAT program by paying a share of rides that operate within its borders. In the current fiscal year, Albemarle is paying the City $666,634<ref>Vinzant, Laura. "CTS budget question." Message to Sean J. Tubbs. 26 Jan. 2010. E-mail.</ref>to operate Routes [[CTS Route 2B|2B]], [[CTS Route 5|5]], and [[CTS Route 10|10]].


==Ridership==
==Ridership==
Ridership is measured on the fiscal year ended June 30. For 2009, CTS reported ridership of 2,012,462, an 18% increase in boardings over the previous year. UVa boardings represented nearly 30% of the total.<ref name=prohnineridership/>.  
Ridership is measured on the fiscal year ended June 30. For 2009, CAT reported ridership of 2,012,462, an 18% increase in boardings over the previous year. UVa boardings represented nearly 30% of the total.<ref name=prohnineridership/>.  


==Future plans==
==Future plans==
Planning is currently being guided by the [[Charlottesville Transit Development Plan]]<ref>[http://www.tjpdc.org/pdf/transportation/cts%20tdp%202006.pdf Document for Transit Development Plan]</ref>. In 2010, CTS plans to begin operating hybrid fuel buses<ref name=prohnineridership/>.
Planning is currently being guided by the [[Charlottesville Transit Development Plan]]<ref>[http://www.tjpdc.org/pdf/transportation/cts%20tdp%202006.pdf Document for Transit Development Plan]</ref>. In 2010, CAT plans to begin operating hybrid fuel buses<ref name=prohnineridership/>.


==Notes==
==Notes==

Revision as of 20:05, 15 July 2010


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The original logo for Charlottesville Area Transit which was rejected

Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) is a public agency that operates several bus lines throughout Charlottesville and Albemarle County. In 1999, a free trolley service was initiated between downtown and the University of Virginia. The service is currently undergoing a name change to Charlottesville Area Transit.

The current CAT director is Bill Watterson.

History

The bus system was created in the mid-1970's. In early 2010, it changed its name from the Charlottesville Transit System (CTS) to Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT).

Fares

For rides requiring a fare,

  • Single-ride, one-way: $0.75. A reduced fare of $0.35 per trip is available for seniors, who must apply for a reduced fare card.
  • All-day unlimited: $1.50 (lowered from $2 in September 2009)[1].
  • Month unlimited: $20 (introduced September 2009)[1].

Under a pre-paid arrangement between CAT and the University of Virginia, UVa photo IDs of students, faculty, and staff are accepted as fare on all CTS buses.[2].

Youth ages 6 to 18 who reside in Charlottesville or Albemarle County ride free in summer months under the "Youth Ride FREE Program".

County funding

Albemarle County participates in the CAT program by paying a share of rides that operate within its borders. In the current fiscal year, Albemarle is paying the City $666,634[3]to operate Routes 2B, 5, and 10.

Ridership

Ridership is measured on the fiscal year ended June 30. For 2009, CAT reported ridership of 2,012,462, an 18% increase in boardings over the previous year. UVa boardings represented nearly 30% of the total.[2].

Future plans

Planning is currently being guided by the Charlottesville Transit Development Plan[4]. In 2010, CAT plans to begin operating hybrid fuel buses[2].

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 C'ville Transit Service Unveils New Fares, Keith McGilvery, NBC 29, Aug 18, 2009, Updated: Sep 01, 2009, retrieved 2 Sep 2009.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 CTS Serves More than Two Million Press release, City of Charlottesville, 7/7/09 retrieved 9 July 2009
  3. Vinzant, Laura. "CTS budget question." Message to Sean J. Tubbs. 26 Jan. 2010. E-mail.
  4. Document for Transit Development Plan

See also

External Links

CTS Website