TRAVELING AROUND CONNECT ROUTES 3, 6, and 7?
STARTING AUGUST 19TH, DCTA CONNECT IS THE WAY TO GO!
Customers using GoZone for trips starting and ending within the purple boundary in the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. will be directed to the nearest bus stop to complete their trip!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
August Service Change FAQs
What is the August Service Change?
For specific route details, maps, bus stops and schedules, please click the link below to visit the DCTA University Routes page.
Why is DCTA Implementing This Service Change?
Through customer feedback and data analysis, there is an opportunity to enhance rider experience by utilizing fixed routes exclusively to save trips in the vicinity of Connect 3,6, and 7.
How will This Happen?
This service change will be achieved by aligning Connect Bus service hours for Connect Routes 3 and 6 to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The service change will also provide bus service every 20 minutes on Connect Routes 3 and 6 to align with Connect Route 7. The service change will also include the installation of 18 new bus stop locations along each of the Connect Routes to improve access to public transit.
Possible Situation
I currently ride Route 3, 6 or 7, what is changing?
Service hours on Connect Routes 3 and 6 are increasing to 7 a.m. -9 p.m. and Connect bus service will run every 20 minutes. DCTA is also installing 18 additional bus stops along Routes 3,6,7 to increase your access to our services.
Possible Situation
I currently utilize GoZone, what is changing?
If you are beginning and ending your trip near Route 3,6, or 7 the GoZone app will now direct you to ride the Connect Bus Routes. If any part of your trip extends beyond the vicinity of a Connect Route, you will not experience any changes to your GoZone experience.
How will my GoZone app experience change?
If you are beginning and ending your trip withing near Route 3,6, or 7, the GoZone app will now direct you to the nearest Connect bus stop based on your location in the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
When will this happen?
This service change will go into effect on August 19, 2024. Stay tuned for more information from DCTA rider alerts.