Spring Break HEAT Service
Please note the following changes in HEAT service during area college Spring Break vacations:
March 8-12: Route 75 service will be reduced to one bus for the NC A&T University area.
March 11-12: Route 74 will not provide service and Route 70 will not serve GTCC Wendover Campus.
During this time all GTA routes will run normally and your fare-free access to GTA routes will continue.
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GTA Limited English Proficiency Plan Draft Available for Review
The Public Transportation Division of the City's Department of Transportation has prepared a plan to address the needs of limited English proficient (LEP) residents who want to use public transportation. Read the document here or at the GTA Administrative Offices, 320 E. Friendly Ave. A public meeting will be held at 6 pm Monday, April 19, at the GTA offices to gather input for the plan. A translated copy of the plan is available upon request. If language assistance is needed for the public meeting, contact us with your request at 412-6309.
Program of Projects for FTA and NCDOT Funding
Annually, the City of Greensboro applies for Federal Transit Administration and NC Department of Transportation funding to support the City's public transportation program and Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA). GTA will hold a public meeting about this funding at 6 pm Tuesday, April 6, in Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal Office Building. Review the Program of Projects.
Join GTA and PART - Take the Triad Commute Challenge!
Tired of hearing about problems with pollution and traffic congestion? Now's the time to do something about it! Take the Triad Commute Challenge and help clear our air! Simply pledge to try an alternative form of travel for your commute at least once between April 10 and July 10. Last year, there were more than 2,500 challenge participants, reducing the Triad's commute by 1.2 million vehicle miles. Learn more about this year's Triad Commute Challenge by visiting its Web site.
Go Back in History and Get There on GTA / HEAT!
Want to check out the new International Civil Rights Center & Museum? Start your visit on GTA or HEAT. GTA Routes 1-27 and HEAT Routes 70, 71, 72 and 70 / 71 will all deliver you to the J. Douglas Galyon Depot, just a few blocks away from the museum. To plan your trip, visit the routes page or call Customer Service at 336-335-6499.
Need A Transportation Solution? Try Van / Carpool
Although GTA is your way to move, we know that there are some locations riders need to reach outside of our growing service area. Join a vanpool or carpool today and share a ride with people who have a similar schedule and commute. The Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation is offering 50 percent off the first month’s fee for new vanpools! For more information about ridesharing, click here.
WiFi Hot Spot Comes to the Depot
Patrons of the J. Douglas Galyon Depot's GTA waiting areas now have access to free WiFi service. Persons with laptops, iPods or other devices can connect at either of the GTA waiting rooms, as well as the outside patio area. To surf the Web for GTA and HEAT information or any other Internet resources, open your browser and agree to the terms of service. Internet access is subject to the same restrictions as all other City of Greensboro public WiFi access locations.
GTA Targets H1N1 Prevention
Winter is coming and so is the flu! Join GTA in our efforts to prevent the spread of H1N1 Influenza as well as the seasonal flu. Visit the H1N1 page to learn more about GTA's response to H1N1.
Transit Services Plan
Download GTA's current GTA Prepares for New Home information. The City's Public Transportation Division is preparing to begin construction on a new 64,000 square foot administration and maintenance facility. Located on West Meadowview Road in South Greensboro, the 17.5 acres will offer space for GTA's current and future capacity needs. Construction is projected to be complete in early 2011. Make sure to visit GTA's flickr site to follow the construction progress.
GTA Monthly Board Meetings Held in City Council Chambers
Monthly meetings of the Greensboro Transit Authority Board take place in City Council Chamber in the Melvin Municipal Office Building (City Hall). Meetings begin at 6 pm, unless otherwise noted. Parking is available in the Church Street Parking Deck. GTA Monthly Board Briefings are held at GTA Administrative Offices at 320 E. Friendly Ave.
GTA and You - United We Ride
Learn how GTA and riders can come together for public transportation.
Get GTA and HEAT Information by Text Message
Be the first to get GTA and HEAT updates and information, service changes, route detours, weather delays and more by text message. Sign up by texting follow gtaheat to 40404. You can also subscribe by e-mail by visiting GTA's Twitter site.
*Please note that this service is free, but you may be charged for text messages depending on your personal cell phone plan. The City of Greensboro and GTA are not responsible for charges or damages resulting from use of this service.
Web-Based Reservations Available For SCAT Users
Users of Specialized Community Area Transportation (SCAT) services can now make reservations for trips on the Internet. To make a reservation, please visit the interactive Web site.
About Us
 The Greensboro Transit Authority has been providing transportation services to Greensboro residents and visitors since 1991. In the past year alone, GTA transported nearly 3 million riders to their destinations. So whether it is home, work or play, let GTA show you the way. With daily service throughout the Greensboro community, GTA is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality public transportation system possible.
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