Nantucket Regional Transit Authority

The Nantucket Regional Transit Authority (NRTA) is the public transport authority on the island of Nantucket in Massachusetts, USA. It operates a small network of shuttle buses and paratransit service year-round.

Nantucket Regional Transit Authority
ParentMassachusetts Department of Transportation
Founded1993 (1993) As The Shuttle
Headquarters20-R S. Water Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
LocaleNantucket, Massachusetts
Service typeBus service, paratransit
Routes10
HubsGreenhound Building
Fleet23 buses[1]
Fuel typeElectric and diesel
OperatorValley Transportation Services of Massachusetts, Inc.
AdministratorPaula Leary[1][2]
Websitenrtawave.com

The NRTA's shuttle bus service, The Wave (also referred to as the NRTA Wave), is branded using blue and white colors. Paratransit service is branded as Your Island Ride using red and white livery.

History

NRTA was created by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 161B in 1993, but did not begin to operate until 1995, when it had only four buses operating on two routes.[1]

As of April 27, 2018 The Wave began year-round operation.[3] Prior to that date, only Your Island Ride was available year-round.

Services

The Wave operates 10 seasonal scheduled bus routes, which are operated by Valley Transportation Services of Massachusetts (VTS of MA). Buses serve Madaket, Miacomet, Mid-Island, the Airport, and Siasconset. Two additional routes serve Jetties and Surfside beaches under the "Beach Bus" route designation.[4] The NRTA also operates the "Wave Ferry Connector", a free service for ticketed ferry passengers connecting the Steamship and Hy-Line docks to the town's park and ride lot.[5]

Your Island Ride has been servicing people with disabilities and people aged 60 and older since 2001. The service operates as a door-to-door reservation van.[6]

Fares

The following fares for The Wave are active as of Summer 2020.[7] Your Island Ride is a complimentary service.[6]

Route Dates Fare
Airport Route June – September $3.00
Ferry Connector May – October Free1
Jetties Beach Route June – September $2.00
Madaket Route May – September $3.00
Miacomet Loop May – October $2.00
Mid-Island Loop May – October $2.00
Sconset via Milestone Road June – September $3.00
Sconset via Old South Road May – October $3.00
Sconset via Polpis Road June – September $3.00
Surfside Beach Route June – September $3.00

For people 65 and older, individuals with disabilities, and veterans and active military personnel, you can pay a half fee.[7]

Children 6 and under ride for free.[7]

Notes
  1. Free for ticketed ferry customers only, others must pay $1.00.
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References
  1. "About the Nantucket Regional Transit Authority". Nantucket Regional Transit Authority. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  2. "Current Public Notices". Nantucket Regional Transit Authority. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  3. "RideYearRound-SignPQ - RideYearRound-English.pdf" (PDF). Nantucket Regional Transit Authority. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  4. "Stops & Route Information". Nantucket Regional Transity Authority. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  5. "The Wave Ferry Connector" (PDF). Nantucket Regional Transit Authority. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  6. "Your Island Ride Service". Nantucket Regional Transit Authority. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  7. "Fares on THE WAVE - Nantucket Regional Transit Authority". nrtawave.com. Retrieved 2020-07-04.

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