State Representatives Brian Munroe and Tim Brennan announced the expansion of the Doylestown Area Regional Transit (DART) system into Warminster on Thursday, which is set to launch on August 24.. They also announced permanent funding for the DART system, which means they no longer have to fight for a piece of the budget each year.
The DART system is a local bus service managed by Bucks County Transport. It allows riders to access the Doylestown, New Britain, Chalfont and Warrington areas for $1.00 if they are below the age of 65 and free if they are above. The service was started in 2010 and has been helping the community get around ever since.
“As many of my constituents know, I have been advocating for DART’s expansion into Warminster for several years now,” said Munroe. “I am thrilled to announce that DART is officially expanding its service, and now Warminster residents can enjoy safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation at the nominal cost of only one dollar — or nothing if you’re over the age of 65.”
Munroe and Brennan were joined at Thursday’s press conference by Bucks County Transport CEO Jim Raymond, DART Bus Committee Chairman Lou White, Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia and Warrington Township Supervisor Mike Diorka.
“This investment will have a meaningful impact by providing seniors, workers and members of the disability community with greater access to jobs, medical appointments, shopping and other essential services,” said Raymond.
Brennan remarked about the impact this will have.
“When I think of transportation policy, I think of the seniors I’ve spoken with about their struggles getting by each day; the veterans at the local Legion trying to stay connected; the young person with a disability who finally found a job that matters; the person struggling to get to their dialysis appointments; and the worker struggling to afford getting from point A to point B,” Brennan said. “These are the types of people who are able to thrive thanks to services like those provided by Bucks County Transport, and serving the real needs of Pennsylvanians should be at the heart of our public transportation policies.”
The DART expansion into Warminster is a testament to the growing needs of the community and a commitment to helping underprivileged groups of people, making Bucks County accessible to all.
