Mountain Mobility, Buncombe County’s Community Transportation System,was established in 1989 to increase the level of transportation services available to Buncombe County citizens. Mountain Mobility works with about 30 human service agencies and organizations in Asheville and Buncombe County to coordinate transportation efforts for those residents in need of services. Mountain Mobility provides ADA Complementary Paratransit Services for the City of Asheville’s ART system. Mountain Mobility provides deviated fixed-route public transit routes open to the public (Trailblazer Routes). Mountain Mobility also provides information and referral services to individuals who may need or desire other mobility options, including other local and regional public transportation services.
TRAILBLAZER BUS FINDER Starting Address Destination Leave/Pickup Leave Arrive Date Time Preferred Route Best route Fewer transfers Less walking
Eligibility & Rider's Guide Comprehensive information about riding with Mountain Mobility Schedule a Trip Take a ride with Mountain Mobility Programs Additional opportunities for Buncombe County residents Trailblazer Routes Three routes to connect you to ART and Haywood Transit Performance Statistics The work we do & the impact we have in the county
Community Transportation Advisory Board The Community Transportation Advisory Board (CTAB) serves as an advisory board to staff and the Board of Commissioners and is actively involved in system planning and operations. Table: Boards & Commissions DescriptionBoard formed by Resolution 19282, April 4, 1989 and modified by Resolution 98-3-11 in March of 1998. This Board assists in the implementation of the Community Transportation Program. Positions20 Term Length3 years Number of Terms2 Meeting Date1st Thursday of February, May, August, and November Meeting Time10 a.m. Meeting LocationLand of Sky Regional Council Offices 339 New Leicester Highway Asheville, NC 28806
Community Transportation Service Plan A Community Transportation Service Plan (CTSP) takes an in-depth look at public transit conditions and options and decides where to allocated transit resources over the next five years. The NCDOT Public Transportation Division requires Buncombe County have this plan to receive state funding support for Mountain Mobility. The five-year plan is a strategic response to the projected mobility needs of the general public and targeted populations in the service area, and aims to improve service delivery and management. CTSP Overview CTSP Executive Summary CTSP Service Plan
Mountain Mobility is administered through a contract with Land-of-Sky Regional Council and operated through a contract with McDonald Transit Associates, Inc.