Deviated fixed - route service providing one route in and around the City of Arcadia. Service is available Monday through Saturday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.
FARE
Fare is FREE (until further notice).
Children
Children 5 and under ride free
DART is Arcadia’s own public transit system, providing inexpensive transportation to jobs, shopping, medical, and other services throughout the day. The service operates Monday through Saturday, beginning at 7:00 am, and all fares are suspended until further notice. The service is also a flag system, which means that it can make pick-ups and drop-offs at any point along its route. For more information, contact DART at 800-694-6566 .
Route Map
Schedule
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DART “Rules of the Road”
- No smoking
- No open food or drink containers on the bus
- No trash on the bus or at bus stops
- Only service animals are permitted on the bus
- Shoes and shirts are required
- No profanity or loud talking
- Music should only be heard through earphone
How to ride
Types of Stops
- Designated Stops
- Flag Stops - DART’s bus service works as a flag stop system. In addition to the designated stops, vehicles may be flagged down at most places along the route. To flag a bus for a ride, position yourself in a safe and visible area on the correct side of the street. Make eye contact with the driver and wave your arm up and down. If safe, the bus operator will stop the vehicle as close to your location as possible. There is not an additional charge for a flagged stop.
- Deviated Stops - Our riders may request to board or deboard the bus at safe, legal stops up to ¾ of a mile off our published route for those individuals who are functionally unable to board the bus along the regular route. To receive this service you must make a reservation at the DART office (800-694-6566) no later than the end of the business day before the day you wish to travel. Request a deviation for drop-off when you board the bus. Route deviations will be limited to twice per trip to maintain the schedule. Route deviations will be on a 1st come 1st serve basis.
Holidays
Service will not operate the following approved holidays:
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Customer Service
Our goal is to provide pleasant, safe, and on-time service to all of our passengers. If you feel there is a problem that needs our attention, please contact us. MTM Transit, the DeSoto County Community Transportation Coordinator receives funding from the Florida Department of Transportation through the Central Florida Regional Planning Council to provide the DART service.
For more information about the DART and other transportation services or for comments, concerns, and suggestions, contact MTM Transit at 800-694-6566.
Title VI/Nondiscrimination Notice
Any person who believes that he or she has been subjected to discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, income or family status in any of CFRPC’s programs, services or activities may file a complaint with the CFRPC Title VI/Nondiscrimination Coordinator:Brenda Torres, Title VI/Nondiscrimination/ADA Coordinator
555 East Church Street, Bartow, FL 33830
Email: btorres@cfrpc.org
Phone: 863-534-7130 x 109
Fax: 863-534-7138
Hearing Impaired: Dial 711 for the Florida Relay Service (TTY)
The Central Florida Regional Planning Council (CFRPC), through the Community Transportation Coordinator (per Chapter 427, F.S) does not tolerate discrimination in any of its programs, services or activities. Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other federal and state authorities, the CFRPC will not exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject to discrimination, anyone on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, income or family status. The CFRPC will also make every effort to ensure that its facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to those with disabilities. The CFRPC will make every effort to ensure that its advisory committees, public involvement activities and all other programs, services and activities include representation by the disabled community and disability service groups. For more Information on our Title VI/Nondiscrimination policies and procedures : https://www.cfrpc.org/resources/title-vi-nondiscrimination-program-policy/