Shore Transit is a public transit agency that provides commuter
bus service
Public transport bus services are generally based on regular operation of transit buses along a route calling at agreed bus stops according to a published public transport timetable.
History of buses Origins
While there are indications ...
on the
Lower Eastern Shore of the state of
Maryland
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in the
United States
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, serving
Somerset
( en, All The People of Somerset)
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Wicomico, and
Worcester
Worcester may refer to:
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* Worcester, England, a city and the county town of Worcestershire in England
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counties. A major transfer point is located in
Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury () is a city in and the county seat of Wicomico County, Maryland, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States, and the largest city in Eastern Shore of Maryland, the state's Eastern Shore region. The population was 33,050 at the 2020 United ...
, where most of the buses gather thirty minutes after every hour.
History
In October 2002, the
Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore was approached by representatives from Somerset Commuter, Wicomico Transit, and Worcester County Ride, with the desire to merge the three public transit systems. In July 2003, Wicomico Transit and Somerset Commuter merged to form Shore Transit, with Worcester County Ride joining in July 2004.
Shore Transit continues to expand to this day. As a part of the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) (), nicknamed the Recovery Act, was a stimulus package enacted by the 111th U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama in February 2009. Developed in response to the Gr ...
, Shore Transit received funding for eight new buses and a new building for its headquarters, which was located near Wor-Wic Community College, as part of the Tri-County Council building.
Services
Shore Transit has twelve bus lines through the three counties with over 200 bus stops. The routes are mainly on the major highways in the region:
U.S. Route 13
U.S. Route 13 (US 13) is a north–south U.S. highway established in 1926 that runs for from Interstate 95 (I-95) just north of Fayetteville, North Carolina to US 1 in the northeastern suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Morrisville ...
,
U.S. Route 50
U.S. Route 50 or U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) is a major east–west route of the U.S. Highway system, stretching from Interstate 80 (I-80) in West Sacramento, California, to Maryland Route 528 (MD 528) in Ocean City, Maryland, on the Atlanti ...
, and
U.S. Route 113. Shore Transit also has several transfer points or hubs to connect to other buses, either more of its services or to other transit agencies.
;Calvert Street: In downtown Salisbury. All but one bus routes stop here at one point during the day, most of which meet thirty minutes after every hour. The Calvert Street hub also provides connections to
Delmarva Community Transit, another commuter transit agency serving
Dorchester County Dorchester County is the name of two counties in the United States:
* Dorchester County, Maryland
Dorchester County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. At the 2020 census, the population was 32,531. Its county seat is Cambridge ...
and is a partner of MUST, a collaborative group of public transit agencies on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
;Ocean City Transfer Point: Serves as a transfer point for
Ocean City Transportation
Ocean City Transportation is a public transit agency serving the beach town of Ocean City in Worcester County, Maryland in the United States. The agency is a division of the town's Public Works Department. Ocean City Transportation offers bus se ...
's Coastal Highway Beach Bus and Shore Transit during the winter months. Served by Routes 432 and 452.
;West Ocean City Park and Ride: Serves as a transfer point for Ocean City Transportation's West Ocean City Park-N-Ride Beach Bus and Shore Transit during the summer months. Served by Routes 432 and 452.
;Princess Anne Transfer Point: Located at Somerset Plaza. Routes 432, 452, 706 North and 706 South serve this hub, and the buses usually gather on the hour.
;Westover Park and Ride: Serves as a transfer point and is served by Routes 432, 452, 706 North and 706 South.
Routes
Shore Ride & Shore Access
Shore Transit also offers a service to those who are not located close to the fixed routes. The service only allows those whose destinations are outside of a distance of a fixed route stop to use it, and the requests for use must be called in. Additionally, it provides ADA transportation to disabled customers.
Fares
Fares one-way on any bus currently cost $3.00 and there are transfer tickets that cost $1.00.
Senior fares are applicable for those over 62, and they are $1.50 one way. Children under ride free.
In July 2008, a seven-day pass was introduced for all riders. This pass is refillable over seven-day periods and can be filled for up to four weeks at a time; each seven-day period costs $25.00.
References
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Bus transportation in Maryland
Transportation in Somerset County, Maryland
Transportation in Wicomico County, Maryland
Transportation in Worcester County, Maryland
Transit agencies in Maryland