Fayetteville Area System of Transit will add its first express route, X1, to serve west Fayetteville starting Nov. 13.
The X1 is a 30-minute route operating from 6 to 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday to provide connectivity from the Hoke Loop Road area into FAST’s existing service area, a news release said.
The route includes a stop at the Neighborhood Walmart at Hoke Loop and Cliffdale Roads, and riders can use flag stops along Hoke Loop Road, the release said.
The route’s main destinations, Cross Creek Mall and Two Bale Lane, near Walmart on south Raeford Road, serve as transfers to more than nine FAST routes. This allows riders to connect with Routes 7 and 17 at Two Bale Lane and Routes 10, 11,14 and 15 at the mall, the release said.
Utilizing X1 can offer riders advantages including a more flexible schedule, the opportunity to get work done during the commute and a relaxing mode of transportation while reducing emissions, the release said. The first week of service is free, and then fares for X1 follow FAST’s current fee.
Fare passes for X1 are available for purchase at participating Carlie C’s locations and the FAST Transit Center at 505 Franklin St., the release said.
A ceremony to celebrate FAST’s first express route will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 13 in front of the transit center.
To learn more about the new express route, flag stops and transfer points, go to RideFAST.net and click on the ‘FAST Express’ tab.
