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AppalCART

@AppalCART

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Public transportation authority for Boone and Watauga County

Boone, North Carolina
Joined December 2010
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
3 years
We are always considering options for the future.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
4 years
Thank you to Anna and Olivia for braving the elements and riding the AppalCART today. They were our 1,000,000 & 1,000,001 passengers for the year and we aren't even halfway through. Thank you to all of our passengers for helping us in our push towards a record breaking ridership.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
4 months
We like for passengers to get to their stops early, but we prefer them to use our shelters
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
5 years
All routes are holding until snow eases and roads improve. Sorry for the delay. Weather forecast called for a “dusting”.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
We gave it a try, but AppalCART is closing for the day due to the slick road conditions. This is a very wet and slick snow event. Please exercise caution if you must travel. (01-17-18)
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
4 years
Thank you to Sigma Alpha Omega at App State for showing our drivers some love today. It is very appreciated.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
AppalCART is closed for the day. (March 12, 2018)
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
5 years
AppalCART has a fare free fixed route system in Boone. Fixed routes are free to all passengers. We are on our summer break schedule and ridership is light. Why not give AppalCART a try instead of driving around Boone looking for parking. It is free, so what have you got to lose?
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
3 years
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
Wed. Jan 17 10:45am AppalCART is closing for the day due to road conditions.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
Update: AppalCART will not roll buses until 12:00 PM. We apologize for any delays, but conditions are not such that it will be safe for our buses to roll until that time.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
4 years
We will begin shutting routes down at 4:30pm due to deteriorating weather conditions. 02-20-2020
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
We start the decision process at 4:00 AM. Our staff works with ASU to determine if it will be safe to run our buses and what time will be optimal to start classes. Sometimes conditions change right as we are starting and force us to stop where we are.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
The first of our replacement buses has arrived. We can't wait to get them on the road.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
7 years
19 degrees and snow, but the AppalCART must go.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
4 years
The AppalCART keeps rolling. 2-27-2020
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
1 year
We received this amazing surprise from four App State students Sandy, Emily, Sophia, and Sophia. These gifts and notes from students meant so much to all of our team here. Thank you so much to all who contributed to this thoughtful and kind gift to our drivers!!
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
5 years
AppalCART will be closed Monday, 12-10--18. Hope to get rolling on Tuesday.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
AppalCART is closed for the day. (3-14-18, 9:34am)
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
3 years
AppalCART will demo a double decker bus from Alexander Dennis until 10/8/21 for Pop105 Bus 2. Note: The bus is not equipped with the TransLoc devices and will not show up on the app. Schedule times for Pop105 Bus 2 at .
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
@felicityisfab Due to our terrain, our buses are equipped with brake retarders that automatically engage and slow the bus when the driver lets off the gas. Trust me, working brakes are a good thing in the mountains.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
8 years
A decision about Monday will be made around 5:30 AM. Thank you for your patience.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
4 years
AppalCART Schedule Update 3-13-2020
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
5 years
AppalCART ridership is putting up some record numbers. Monday's fixed route ridership was 14,428 and Tuesday's was 14,475. Every trip on the AppalCART is one less car on the road in Boone!
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
5 years
Buses roll at 9 AM. Rural routes are on a two hour delay. 12-11-18
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
2 years
AppalCART will be unveiling our first battery electric bus on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 6 pm. The event will take place at 283 Martin Luther King Jr St, Boone, NC (Parking lot across from the old Boone National Guard Armory).
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
AppalCART buses will start rolling at 9:30 am. Please plan for delays as roads may still be slick in spots. (01-18-18)
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
5 years
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 fixed route ridership = 15,567. Thanks to everyone who is using our service.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
Our NextBus will be down intermittently over the next few weeks. We are moving NB hardware and our radios from old buses to new. We can't change both at the same time. A bus must have a radio before it can go into service. It takes a little time to coordinate. Starts 2/8/18 Thx.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
AppalCART Ribbon Cutting for 10 replacement buses.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
AppalCART Routes will stop at 2:30 PM today. (12-08-17). The weather and roads are expected to continue to deteriorate the rest of the day. Please have a safe afternoon.
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AppalCART
7 years
According to the ASU website: Classes on Monday, January 30, have now been delayed until 12:00 noon
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
5 years
Routes are rolling but on limited service.
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AppalCART
8 years
AppalCART shutting down at 8:00 pm due to deteriorating weather conditions.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
Important Tip: When you see your bus coming, give the driver a wave so he will know to stop. Some bus stops are served by more than one route and the driver doesn't know that you want them to stop unless you give a wave. If they don't stop, it is probably because they are full.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
5 years
AppalCART will be closing all routes at 6:30 PM due to the potential for snow and ice this evening. No passengers will be picked up after 6:30 PM. Forecast indicate the snow and ice could come as a quick burst this evening. Please plan accordingly. 2-19-19
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
2 years
The TSA security directive for mask use on public transportation and transportation hubs is in effect through April 18th. The App State and Town of Boone removal of their mask requirements does not impact public transportation.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
4 years
AppalCART is working to keep you safe from COVID-19! Hand sanitizer is available on every AppalCART vehicle for all employees and passengers. Protect yourself and your neighbors by keeping your hands clean!
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
5 years
AppalCART will be closing all routes and services at 6:00 PM and running limited route service until that time. Limited Route information can be found at 12-5-18
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
3 years
The High Country’s transit authority is not just a free ride for residents and students. For the Watauga community, it’s a lifeline that keeps people working, keeps businesses humming, and keeps thousands of cars off our roads. #publictransit #boonenc
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
1 year
AppalCART provides Rural Services outside of the Boone town limits and within Watauga County for $1 - $2 /trip. AppalCART can pick you up outside of town limits and take you to the Boone Walmart Bus Stop to utilize the fare free fixed route service.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
4 years
AppalCART Face Covering Announcement
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
2 years
The federal mask requirement is still in effect on AppalCART.
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6 years
Due to inclement weather Appalcart is closed for the day. Stay safe.
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@AppalCART
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5 years
Expect delays due to snow. 01-17-19
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
5 years
AppalCART will be closed Sundaay, 12-9-18. Stay warm and safe.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
AppalCART in the news:
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
4 years
Here's your friendly reminder that we ask all passengers to wear masks on our vehicles! AppalCART gladly makes exceptions for those with health conditions that inhibit the use of a mask.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
3 years
Masks are required in vehicles and at and at stations, stops, and hubs.
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@AppalCART
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6 years
AppalCART will try to run on a regular schedule on Monday, December 11, 2017. Please allow plenty of time to get to your exams/ destinations due to the potential for icy roads and delays.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
AppalCART is on a regular schedule today. There may be some limited routes this morning. We will post alerts if conditions dictate. (3-13-18)
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
5 years
AppalCART buses will roll at 8 AM, Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Expect limited services. Travel ways in many of the apartment complexes and along some roads are not wide enough for buses to pass through safely. We will provide more details on limited service routes prior to 8AM.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
Expect delays for all routes. Roads are getting slick and we are moving with caution.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
8 years
ASU has cancelled classes until noon. AppalCART will try to start running fixed routes by 11:00AM. We will reassess at 10:30AM.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
App State Director of Parking and Traffic, Barry Sauls, discussed the App State & AppalCART Relationship at the NCDOT-Public Transportation Division Statewide Strategic Plan Summit in Raleigh.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
2 years
Update: AppalCART will delay until 4 pm Tues, 01/18/2022 due to inclement weather. Red, Green, Pop 105, and NC 105 routes will run a Sunday Schedule with limited service. NC 105 starts at 4 pm. Conditions will be evaluated between now and 4 pm for additional delays/cancellations
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
7 years
We tried, but it doesn't look like the roads will improve enough for us to run the buses safely. 01-07-2017
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AppalCART
5 years
All Routes are on limited service. 12-11-18
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
AppalCART releases proposed route changes via @WataugaDemocrat
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
Purple Route: We will not be serving Village of Meadowview until about 9:30 AM. Meadowview Road is blocked and we cannot go through. Please use the Walmart Shelter Stop or Greenway Rd stops (3-21-18)
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
2 years
There is something electric coming to AppalCART this month. Stay tuned!
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AppalCART
6 years
Due to ASU cancelling classes for 9/13 & 9/14, AppalCART will begin running the NC 105 Lot Shuttle from 4 PM - 10 PM on Wednesday, 9/12. We will let you know if we are able to start it sooner. Use Silver until NC 105 Lot Shuttle starts. We will run our Break Schedule 9/13-9/14.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
@JackFinnegan10 Which route, time, and location?
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
3 years
AppalCART is beginning to transition to a new real-time passenger information system. See the attached PSA for details.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
We are holding buses until 9:00 AM due to the conditions changing unexpectedly before our routes began. Thank you for your patience.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
5 years
We have begun running an extra Blue route bus running from 8:15 am until 2:15 pm. Expect a Blue bus every 10 minutes during that time.
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AppalCART
4 years
Only one Blue today. 2-27-2020
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
@Ben_Simonette Our limited service route provided transportation at the bottom of the hill. Road up to Cottages was not safe. All other roads along our routes were safe to use. It is the Cottages responsibility to clear that road and they usually do a good job. They were a little delayed today
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
AppalCART is on a two hour delay. Buses will begin rolling at approximately 9:00 AM. We will review conditions as the morning progresses. (01-17-18)
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
2 months
We are so thankful for our awesome team! Please be sure and thank your driver today.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
3 years
AppalCART will not be operating on Friday, January 8, 2021 due to inclement weather conditions.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
Thursday 1/4/18 8:30am All buses/routes closed temporarily estimated 1 to 2 hours until weather and roads clear.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
Our recommendation is that you consider taking a bus that arrives at your destination earlier than needed in order to allow for potential or possible delays. Thanks and stay safe.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
10 years
AppalCART does not endorse the "AppalCART App" and does not vouch for its accuracy.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
Teal will not go up the hill to the cottages until the road up is clear. 3-13-18
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AppalCART
4 months
Weather Closing: AppalCART is closed for the day due to inclement weather and hazardous travel conditions. 01-19-2024
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
4 years
Sorry no Pink today. 11-23-19
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
1 year
We are fully charged and running today. Hope you have a warm and safe day.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
5 years
Proposed schedule changes for August 2019 listed at , Public hearing for changes at June 24 AppalCART Board meeting.
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@AppalCART
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4 months
Weather Closing: Due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions, AppalCART will not operate on Saturday, January 20, 2024.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
9 years
Tuesday February 24, 2015 due to bad weather AppalCART will not open until 10 am
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@AppalCART
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4 years
Welcome back to all the students who returned to Boone this weekend! Stay tuned as we share our COVID-19 protocols and answer your questions on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram ( @the_real_appalcart )!
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@AppalCART
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This week was back-to-school for the High Country, and we've loved seeing students back on our buses again! In preparation for the weekend, we're sharing some basic how-to info on riding with AppalCART; stay tuned as we post more tips on downloading and using the NextBus app!
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
5 years
Thanks App State Police @appstatepolice for directing traffic at the Hardin St @ Howard St intersection today. This really helped keep our buses moving.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
There are many accidents around town delaying our vehicles. We are trying to get back on schedule, That may require us to use some deviations to get back on track. Thank you for your patience (8/22/18)
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
We apologize for the delays today. Traffic is very heavy around Boone due to visitors coming to the area for the Valle Country Fair, Woolly Worm Festival, and ASU Football Game. (10-19-20)
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AppalCART
8 years
No morning rural routes.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
New Routes and Schedules start August 20, 2018! The 2018-19 AppalCART Map and Schedules can be found at . More updates on the changes are coming, so stay tuned.
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AppalCART
7 years
We need two more hours for roads to improve. Buses rolling around 11:00 am.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
5 years
Expect delays this afternoon due to traffic arriving for the Sun Belt conference championship game tomorrow. 11-30-18
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
4 years
In an effort to limit potential exposure to the Coronavirus, AppalCART will require all passengers to board and exit through the rear door of the bus. We will make exceptions for those who need special assistance when boarding. 3-19-2020
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
3 years
Update: Fixed routes service will not start until 10am due to road conditions. 01-18-2021
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
8 years
New to AppalCART...Try our real-time passenger information system-NextBus. Download free App from App Store. Know exactly where your bus is
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
New Routes start Mon, Aug 20. BREAK schedule, Mon and REGULAR schedule Tues. NextBus will not work for GREEN or RED until Wednesday.. NextBus will not be available for GREEN, RED, or EXPRESS after 6PM routes until 8/31. Thank you for your patience as we transition to new routes
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
3 years
TransLoc is having some technical difficulties this morning. Thank you for your patience as we work with them to get the system back online. 8/16
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
6 years
A small investment in AppalCART brings huge returns for Boone and the rest of Watauga County.
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@AppalCART
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9 years
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 due to continued winter weather conditions we have postponed opening until 12:00 pm.
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@AppalCART
AppalCART
5 years
The "Night Owl" routes start tonight at 10pm and run until 2:30am. Go to for details. Orange and Express are different than the daytime routes.
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