DART Service Changes Take Effect Sunday

This product covers CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE **TROPICAL STORM WATCH ISSUED FROM DUCK NORTH TO CAPE CHARLES** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Eastern Currituck, Virginia Beach, and Western Currituck * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Eastern Currituck, Virginia Beach, and Western Currituck * STORM INFORMATION: - About 890 miles south of Ocean City MD or about 810 miles south-southeast of Norfolk VA - 25.6N 72.4W - Storm Intensity 105 mph - Movement Northwest or 325 degrees at 9 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Hurricane Erin, currently northeast of the Bahamas, will gradually turn northward with the center of the storm remaining well offshore of the Middle Atlantic. However, Erin is expected to grow in size which may allow for tropical storm conditions to impact areas close to the coast south of Cape Charles, Virginia as well as the Maryland, Virginia and northeast North Carolina Coastal Waters. Winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 45 mph are possible close to the coast south of Cape Charles. Regardless of the exact track, Erin is expected to bring high surf, significant dune and beach erosion and moderate to locally major coastal flooding to the area. Seas will increase to 10 to 15 feet over the coastal waters by Thursday which will allow for significant beach and dune erosion for the coast especially around the times of high tide on Thursday morning and Thursday evening. In addition, moderate to locally major coastal flooding is expected during the Thursday afternoon and evening high tide with inundation of 1 to 3 feet above normally high ground. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * SURGE: Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across all of the shoreline from Maryland through Virginia to NE North Carolina, including the lower and middle Chesapeake Bay. Potential impacts in this area include: - Widespread storm surge flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. - Sections of low-lying vulnerable roads, parking lots and property will likely become flooded. Driving conditions could become dangerous in places where flooding covers the road. - Moderate to severe beach erosion is likely, including heavy surf possibly breaching dunes, especially in vulnerable locations. Strong and dangerous rip currents are likely. - Minor to moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers is likely. A few small craft broken away from moorings. Elsewhere across CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE, little to no impact is anticipated. * OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS: Along the Atlantic coast from Fenwick Island Delaware to Duck North Carolina, expect waves to build to 10 to 15 ft by Thursday morning. These large waves combined with increased water levels will likely allow for significant beach and dune erosion. In addition, there iThere is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple ways to receive Tornado Warnings. Be ready to shelter quickly.s a high risk of rip currents along the shoreline through Friday. * WIND: Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts for area close to the shoreline south of Cape Charles to Duck. Potential impacts in this area include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, especially if soils are saturated. Some roadway signs will sustain damage. - A few roads will be impassable from debris. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. Elsewhere across CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE, little to no impact is anticipated. * FLOODING RAIN: Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts across extreme NE North Carolina. Potential impacts include: - Localized flooding from heavy rainfall may prompt a few evacuations - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swift currents. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may become swollen and overflow. - Flood waters may enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. Rapid ponding of water is possible at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some storm drains and retention ponds could become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge closures can be expected. Elsewhere across CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE, little to no impact is anticipated. * TORNADOES: No impacts are anticipated at this time across CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track since hazards such as damaging wind gusts, coastal flooding, and beach erosion extend well away from the center of the storm. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of others. Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the forecast. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see www.readyvirginia.gov, readync.org or mema.maryland.gov - For the latest weather and storm information go to weather.gov/wakefield NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Wakefield VA around 6 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

DOVER, Del.- After receiving rider feedback at several outdoor community conversations and a virtual public hearing workshop, DART has approved service and fare changes to become effective Feb. 14.

See below for service highlights by county and statewide fare information. For specific route changes and more details, visit DartFirstState.com.

KENT COUNTY

Routes 104, 109 and 117 - Minor schedule adjustments will be made.

SUSSEX COUNTY

Schedule times will be adjusted to improve on-time performance and connections.

INTERCOUNTY

Schedule times will be adjusted to improve on-time performance and connections.
Route 301 - Route will serve Boyd’s Corner Park & Ride to accommodate Route 45 riders. Select weekday and all Saturday trips will continue to serve Christiana Mall.

BEACH BUS

DART’s daily Beach Bus service will operate from Monday, May 24 through Sept. 12, 2021. Route 305-Beach Connection will operate Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from May 29 to September 6, including Monday, July 5.

FARE UPDATES Effective Feb. 14, 2021

ZONE REDUCTION - Fare Zones have been reduced from 7 to 3 zones. The new boundary for each fare zone is the county line. For local routes that travel within Smyrna and Milford, and cross over the county line by a short distance, a one zone fare is charged.

PRICE REDUCTION FOR PASSES

Daily Pass – from $4.20 to $4.00 (1 Zone); from $8.40 to $8.00 (2 Zone); from $12.60 to $10.00 (3 Zone for Route 305 only)

7-Day Pass – from $18.00 (1 Zone)/$24.00 (2 Zone) to $16.00 (per County)

30-Day Pass – from $65.00 (1 Zone)/$96.00 (2 Zone) to $60.00 (per County)

In general, frequent riders may benefit from a Daily, 7 or 30-Day Pass (depending on trips/day and days/week); infrequent riders may benefit from 20-Ride Ticket. Buy a Daily Pass if you are taking three or more trips in one day (Daily Pass same price as two one-way fares); buy a 7-Day Pass if taking more than 8 trips in 7 days; buy a 30-Day Pass if taking more than 30 trips in 30 days

INTRODUCTION OF 20-RIDE TICKET - $26.00/zone (35% discount); available on DART Pass mobile app only

INTRODUCTION OF A STUDENT FARE - $1.00/zone; cash only

Student defined as a passenger above 46" in height and enrolled in primary, secondary, private, parochial, charter, trade, college, community college, university or home-schooled full time or part time (children 46” in height or under ride free with a fare-paying adult). Student ID is required for 17 years and older.

AGENCY 2-RIDE (A1- Qty. 25) – price will increase from $38.89 to $40, not $50 as originally proposed.

DISCONTINUATION OF DARTCARDS - Sales end Feb. 15, 2021; cards accepted through Aug. 15, 2021.

ROUTE-SPECIFIC FARES -.

Routes 61 and 62 - $1.00 (connectors from SEPTA Train to employment centers)
Route 64 - $2.00 (original shuttle route has expanded to full route)

SEPTA KEY CARD - Discontinued acceptance of SEPTA Key Card was effective Jan. 1, 2021.

DART passes can be purchased on DART Pass mobile app, online at DartFirstState.com, by phone at

1-800-652-DART, by mail – DTC Individual Sale Orders, P.O. Box 1670, Wilmington, DE 19899-1670, and at sales outlets throughout the State. For locations, call 1-800-652-DART or visit DartFirstState.com.

The Delaware Transit Corporation, a subsidiary of the Delaware Department of Transportation, operates DART First State. For more information, please visit www.DartFirstState.com or call

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