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WAT operates 8 regular routes within the city and 2 counties, using a "hub and spokes" system based at the intermodal Williamsburg Transportation Center . Additionally, a connection to the City Of Newport News and the Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) public Transit Bus system is provided on the Grey Line serving U.S. Route 60 east by traveling into the western edge of Newport News and meeting HRT's Route 116 Mall-Hall Loop at Lee Hall, Virginia . WAT also operates replica (rubber-tired) Trolley service at Riverwalk Landing along the riverfront area at Yorktown, Virginia . HISTORY, SERVICE AREA Williamsburg Area Transport (WAT) is the successor to James City County Transit, which was also governmentally-operated in the community for many years. Williamsburg, originally founded in 1623 as Middle Plantation , and the first chartered city in Virginia in 1722 during colonial times, was long-located within James City County until it became an Independent City under a change in Virginia's state constitution in 1871. York County also shares boundaries with the City of Williamsburg. By changing from being known as James City County Transit to the newer name of "Williamsburg Area Transport", the scope and area of the current services were more accurately described. These are almost entirely operated within the City of Williamsburg and the two adjacent counties, and serve citizens and visitors to all three localities. Specific Unincorporated Communities within the WAT service area generally include:
FUNDING The services of Williamsburg Area Transport are partially-funded through rider fares, a form of User Fee s. The system is also subsidized by the local governments of the City Of Williamsburg , James City County and York County . WAT also receives state and federal financial and technical assistance from the Virginia Department Of Rail And Public Transportation (VDRPT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), which is an agency within the U.S. Department Of Transportation (DOT). PUBLIC ROUTE SYSTEM: HUB AND SPOKES WAT operates what is often called a "hub and spokes" bus routing system. At designated intervals, the transit buses all meet at a coordinated time at a central location (in this instance the Williamsburg Transportation Center), and then serve various outlying areas in many directions on eight color-codes routes. The "hub and spokes" route system does not include:
WILLIAMSBURG TRANSPORTATION CENTER The regular route buses all meet at the Williamsburg Transportation Center at the start of the hour. Located at a restored Chesapeake And Ohio Railway station owned by Colonial Williamsburg in downtown Williamsburg, the Transportation Center not only serves WAT's regular routes, but also service:
WAT ROUTE LINES The WAT system serves eight route lines, all of which are color coded:
ROUTE NOTES 1. Newport News Connection (Grey Line) - In October, 2006, WAT was in the process of updating their website to reflect a recent service change. All Grey Line buses now continue to Lee Hall and connect to Hampton Roads Transit Route 116 (Mall-Hall loop). Riders should refer to the trips coming from Newport News for the correct times. At that time, WAT and HRT would not accept each others' transfers fare wise. 2. Colonial Williamsburg - All WAT lines serve the Colonial Williamsburg (CW) area. For service to the CW Visitors Center, riders should use WAT's Orange line (or the Yellow line during the peak spring-summer months). 3. Possible Grey Line confusion - It is notable that Colonial Williamsburg, which operates its own fleet of grey and white colored transit buses and minibuses, also has a "Grey Line" route. This is not to be confused with WAT's Grey Line route for US Route 60 East which ends at Lee Hall. The WAT buses on that route are normally painted beige, white and burgundy in color, and clearly marked for WAT with the words "Williamsburg Area Transport" REGULAR ROUTE FARES
ADA AND ACCESSIBILITY All buses are ADA accessible. Also, Paratransit service is provided to eligible individuals. OPERATING HOURS WAT bus services operates Monday - Saturday, No service on Sundays or some holidays. 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Off Peak (Labor Day through Memorial Day) 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Peak Summer Months (Memorial Day through Labor Day) Most route schedules operate hourly, beginning at the Williamsburg Transportation Center, with a few exceptions. EMERGENCIES All WAT buses are equipped with two-way radio communications. MORE INFORMATION WAT drivers are trained in hospitality to be helpful are usually able to satisfy inquiries from both residents and visitors to the community. For safety reasons, please ask them for information only when the bus is not in motion, however. Riders and visitors may also refer to schedules on the buses or available by mail, or call the WAT Office at (757) 259-4093 for more information or to comment on service. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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