iT Bus Service Announced

The West Virginia Division of Public Transit have announced a new bus service connecting Huntington and Charleston.

Specifically designed for the business or college commuter and complete with handicap accessibility, bike racks, WiFi connectivity and complimentary newspapers, the new Intelligent Transit (iT) commuter service is set to leave Huntington’s Pullman Square at 6:40 a.m. and will make stops at the TTA Center (6:45 a.m.), Merritts Creek Park and Ride (7:05 a.m.), Crooked Creek Park and Ride (7:30 a.m.), the Charleston Transit Mall (7:50 a.m.) and end at the State Capitol Building #5 at 8:00 a.m. before making the return trip to Huntington.

Additionally, iT will provide return service in the evening departing Building #5 at 5:15 p.m. and make stops at the Charleston Transit Mall (5:30 p.m.),

Crooked Creek Park and Ride (5:55 p.m.), Merritts Creek Park and Ride (6:20 p.m.), Pullman Square (6:42 p.m.) and ending at the TTA Center at 6:45 p.m. before returning to Charleston.

For route and schedule information please call (304)343-7586 in Charleston and (304)529-7433 in Huntington or check iT out online at www.ridesmartwv.com.

The fare from Huntington to Charleston is $3 (either way). If riding from Crooked Creek to either Charleston or Huntington, the fare is $2. Value Cards are also available in $30 and $40 denominations. During the first week of service (January 5th-9th) iT is free!

There will also be free giveaways, so save gas money, save wear and tear on your vehicle, and help cut back on carbon emissions. Give iT a try!