STAR Transit (Virginia)
Transit agency for the Eastern Shore of Virginia
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STAR Transit is a transit agency serving the two counties on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Accomack and Northampton. STAR Transit provides local fixed route bus and paratransit services.
| STAR Transit | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Owner | Accomack-Northampton Transportation District Commission |
| Locale | Eastern Shore of Virginia (Accomack and Northampton counties) |
| Transit type | Bus, On-Demand, Paratransit |
| Number of lines | 7 |
| Headquarters | 21250 Cooperative Way Tasley, Virginia, 23441 |
| Website | mystartransit.org |
| Operation | |
| Operator(s) | Virginia Regional Transit |
STAR Transit is operated by the Accomack-Northampton Transportation District Commission and overseen by a board of directors composed of appointees from each county's board of supervisors.[1] STAR Transit's daily operations are managed by Virginia Regional Transit.
The fare for all fixed-route services is $0.50. Children under the age of 4 ride for free.
All STAR Transit buses carry bicycle racks, although cyclists are asked to seek permission from drivers before racking their bike.[2]
STAR Transit does not operate on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas.
Routes
Fixed route
- STAR Transit operates seven routes.
| Route[3] | Terminals | Major Stops |
|---|---|---|
| Red Line | Cape Charles → Onley | |
| Purple Line | Onley → Cape Charles | |
| Blue Line | Onley → Oak Hall | |
| Gold Line | Onley → Oak Hall | |
| Yellow Line | Cape Charles (loop) | |
| Silver Line | Oak Hall (loop) |
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| Route 13 Express |
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On-demand services
STAR Transit operates on-demand, paratransit services for Accomack County. The service, which costs $1.00, is available between 7:30am to 5:00pm from Monday to Friday. To schedule a pick-up, passengers must call the agency more than 24 hours in advance, during its weekday scheduling hours (10:00am to 3:00pm).
ADA services
STAR Transit will deviate from a fixed route as far as 0.75 miles to pick up ADA passengers, although they must call the day before to schedule a pick-up with the operator. All of STAR Transit vehicles are ADA accessible, with lifts for wheelchairs.
See also
- Transportation in Hampton Roads
- Transportation in Virginia
- Shore Transit (transit provider for the Eastern Shore of Maryland)