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Published on Sep 04, 2024
Due to the Wingman Foundation 5K, service to all downtown routes will be detoured. Please adhere to the parade route detour.
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Published on Aug 26, 2024
In observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2, Escambia County Area Transit administrative offices and customer service will be closed. ECAT buses and the UWF trolleys will not run service.
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Published on Jun 14, 2024
The Disaster Dash 5K in downtown Pensacola is tomorrow, June 15. During the 5K, service to all routes downtown will be detoured.
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Published on May 15, 2024
Due to Gallery Night on Friday, May 17, Route 32, Route 45 and Route 64 Beach Jumper will utilize detours from the Downtown Transfer Center beginning at 3 p.m.
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Published on Apr 09, 2024
Escambia County Area Transit will suspend all service, including the UWF trolleys, Wednesday, April 10, due to potential severe weather. Regular service will resume Thursday, April 11.
Escambia County Community Transportation will also suspend regular service on April 10, except for dialysis and life-sustaining services. ECCT will resume service Thursday, April 11.
For questions or more information, please contact ECAT at 850-595-3228.
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Published on Apr 08, 2024
Due to the solar eclipse occurring on Monday, April 8 at approximately 1:55 p.m., service delays may occur. Passenger and driver safety is of the utmost importance, and delays in service are possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Published on Feb 22, 2024
Effective Friday, Feb. 23, through Sunday, Feb. 25, Routes 45 and 32 may experience longer commutes in the downtown area near and around the Pensacola Bay Center due to Pensacon. Commuters are expected to use caution and expect delays while traveling these routes.
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Published on Feb 09, 2024
Due to inclement weather, Escambia County Area Transit will suspend service early today, Jan. 8.
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Published on Jan 08, 2024
Due to inclement weather, Escambia County Area Transit will suspend service early today, Jan. 8.
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Published on Dec 18, 2023
In observance of Christmas, the ECAT service schedule will be modified.
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Published on Dec 15, 2023
Due to reduced ridership for Route 64 Beach Jumper, ECAT will temporarily suspend service for Route 64 Dec. 16 and 23. Regular service for this route will resume Dec. 17 and 29. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Published on Dec 15, 2023
Due to Gallery Night in downtown Pensacola, Routes 32, 45, 62 and Beach Jumper 64 will be impacted due to road closures. The detours will begin at 3 p.m.
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Published on Dec 07, 2023
During the Cox Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 9, in Downtown Pensacola, ECAT bus routes that normally go to the Downtown Transfer Center will detour to Government Street via A Street. Transfer Center stops will be made on the south side of Government Street via "A" Street.
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Published on Nov 16, 2023
In observance of Thanksgiving, ECAT administrative offices and customer service will be closed Nov. 23 and 24. Bus service will adjust for the holiday weekend.
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Published on Nov 09, 2023
During the Veterans Day Parade Saturday, Nov. 11, in Downtown Pensacola, ECAT bus routes that normally go to the Downtown Transfer Center will detour to Government Street via A Street. Transfer Center stops will be made on the south side of Government Street via "A" Street.
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Published on Nov 09, 2023
In recognition of Veterans Day on Saturday, Nov. 11, ECAT administrative offices and customer service will be closed Friday, Nov. 10. ECAT bus service and UWF trolleys will not run service Friday, Nov. 10. All routes will resume their current schedule Saturday, Nov. 11.
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Published on Nov 03, 2023
Route detour notice for the Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow for Friday, Nov. 3, and Saturday, Nov. 4.
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Published on Nov 03, 2023
Route detour notice for the Gulf Coast Arts Seafood Festival on Friday, Nov. 3-Sunday, Nov. 5.
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Published on Oct 27, 2023
The "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk" is tomorrow, Oct. 28. Service to routes 32, 45, 61 and 64 Beach Jumper will be impacted due to road closures during the walk. Regular service will resume after Saturday.
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Published on Oct 18, 2023
The Pensacola Interstate Fair kicks off tomorrow! From Thursday, Oct. 19, to Sunday, Oct. 29, passengers on Route 47 may experience significant delays in their commute due to traffic congestion. Please be mindful if you are driving and use extreme caution as a pedestrian!
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Published on Oct 13, 2023
Due to the Chappie James Bridge Run on Saturday, Oct. 14, Routes 61 and 64 Beach Jumper may experience delays due to a single-lane closure. Thank you for your patience with us.
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Published on Oct 13, 2023
It's Pedestrian Safety Month!
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Published on Oct 12, 2023
Beginning Friday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m., service to Route 32, Route 45 and Route 64 Beach Jumper will be impacted due to road closures downtown.
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Published on Sep 16, 2023
Escambia County Area Transit will have a route detour on Saturday, Sept. 16, for the ROCK4VETS 5K Run. Transfer Center Stops will be made on the south side of Government Street near Coyle Street.
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Published on Sep 12, 2023
Escambia County Area Transit's paratransit partner, ITL Solutions, is currently experiencing internet and wi-fi outages, which is currently impacting the transit partner's phones, radios and tablets.
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Published on Sep 12, 2023
On Monday, Sept. 25, Escambia County Area Transit will begin hourly service to Baptist Hospital's new location on Brent Lane. Please exercise patience as we make every effort to ensure this change is seamless.
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Published on Sep 01, 2023
The UWF campus will close at 2 p.m. today due to the first home football game of 2023. Because of the closure, service for the UWF campus trollies will end at 3 p.m., and service for the UWF express trolley will end at 2:50 p.m. This will only affect trolley service for Friday, Sept. 1.
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Published on Aug 21, 2023
In observance of Labor Day, the Escambia County Area Transit services will be running on a modified schedule on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. The only bus service operating will be the Pensacola Beach trolleys. Buses and the UWF Trolleys will not run. The ECAT Administrative Offices will be closed. All services will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 5.
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Published on Aug 17, 2023
Due to Gallery Night on Friday, Aug. 18, services for Route 32, Route 45 and Route 64 Beach Jumper will be impacted.
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Published on Jul 18, 2023
Due to construction along eastbound Olive Road, beginning at Harbor Square Drive, Route 43 will be making detours to access the Moorings Apartments. This is for Tuesday, July 18, and Wednesday, July 19, only.
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Published on Jul 10, 2023
The Pensacola Beach Island Trolley service has been canceled for Monday, July 10, due to severe weather impacting Escambia County. Pending the weather, the beach trolley service will resume on Tuesday, July 11, beginning at 4 p.m.
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Published on Jul 06, 2023
Due to extreme traffic on Pensacola Beach Friday, July 7, and Saturday, July 8, trolley service to the access road stops at Grand Marlin, Radical Rides, Laguna's, Quietwater Beach and the Boardwalk will be temporarily suspended until 6 p.m. each day.
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Published on Jun 30, 2023
On Saturday, July 1, ECAT bus routes will detour during the Ronald McDonald House Firecracker 5K Run. The detour will begin at 5 a.m. and continue until 12 p.m.
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Published on Jun 30, 2023
In observance of Independence Day Tuesday, July 4, ECAT administrative and customer service offices will be closed. We will only operate routes 59 Express, 64 Beach Jumper and the Pensacola Beach Trolleys. Normal service will resume Wednesday, July 5. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday weekend!
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Published on Jun 26, 2023
To help alleviate traffic congestion for the Pensacola Beach Air Show, the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) is extending public transportation hours along the island on Friday, July 7, and is adding extra buses to the schedule on Saturday, July 8. On Friday, July 7, the SRIA’s three, free open-air trolleys will begin transporting customers starting at 7:30 a.m. and extend their service to Park East, located a mile east of Portofino Resort, until 6 p.m. Following that, the regular route will resume until midnight.
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Published on May 23, 2023
The Santa Rosa Island Authority will launch their free, open-air trolley service along Pensacola Beach this Memorial Day weekend, beginning Friday, May 26. The 2023 Pensacola Beach Island Trolley, operated by Escambia County Area Transit, will run daily from 4 p.m. to midnight through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 4.
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Published on May 06, 2023
Service to routes 2, 31, 32, 45, and 61 will be impacted due to today’s Fiesta Five Flags 5K and 10K events. Please use caution in the affected areas.
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Published on Apr 14, 2023
Escambia County Area Transit will undergo upgrades to our generator. During this time, there will be minimal power to our facility. This may greatly affect our Customer Terminal. Please accept our apologies for this inconvenience as we improve our system.
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Published on Apr 14, 2023
Due to Fred Levin Way Fest 2023, Route 64 Beach Jumper will not service bus stops along Government Street between Jefferson Street and Palafox Street. Passengers will be able to access this route on Garden Street at Jefferson Street.
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Published on Feb 24, 2023
On Saturday, Feb. 25, three ECAT bus routes will either be delayed or out of service due to the funeral services for longtime ECAT bus operator, Emmit James Smith, Jr.
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Published on May 24, 2022
The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) will launch their free, open-air trolley service along Pensacola Beach this Memorial Day weekend, beginning Friday, May 27. The 2022 Pensacola Beach Island Trolley, operated by Escambia County Area Transit, will run daily from 4 p.m. to midnight through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 5.
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Published on Apr 19, 2022
Escambia County Area Transit will no longer require a mask to be worn by passengers per the CDC guidelines as of April 18, 2022.
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Published on Mar 16, 2022
The ECAT bus stop on the north side of Cervantes Street at N Street will be temporarily closed Wednesday, March 16 through Saturday, March 19 as crews perform construction activities associated with the safety improvement project. Riders may use alternate bus stops on the north side of Cervantes Street at L and Q streets.
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Published on Jan 20, 2022
Escambia County offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 21 due to a winter weather advisory. Essential employees such as first responders and those contacted by their supervisors will be expected to maintain County operations.
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Published on Dec 07, 2021
Following President Biden's Dec. 2 announcement that masks will continue to be required aboard public transit systems until March 18, 2022, ECAT (Escambia County Area Transit) would like to remind patrons that face masks are required aboard all buses and in indoor bus terminals and other transportation hubs.
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Published on Nov 02, 2021
To mitigate parking congestion along Pensacola Beach during the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show weekend, the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) will be increasing free public transportation hours along the island on Friday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 6.
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Published on Oct 28, 2021
Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) 1459 bus was involved in a motor vehicle crash with a truck on Route 52 at Fairfield Drive and Palafox Street. The bus was stationary at the time of the crash. Four passengers were on the bus. Three were transported to a local hospital by Escambia County EMS. Escambia County Sheriff's Office and Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene. No other routes are affected by the crash. ECAT buses will continue to run as scheduled.
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Published on Aug 29, 2021
ECAT bus service, UWF and Pensacola Beach Trolley service will be suspended Monday, Aug. 30. Escambia County Community Transportation (ECCT) will suspend regular service, except for dialysis and life-sustaining services on Monday.
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Published on Aug 29, 2021
ECAT administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 6 and buses and trolleys will run on a modified Labor Day schedule. The only bus service operating will be the Pensacola Beach Trolleys. Buses and UWF trolleys will not run service. Regular service will resume Tuesday, Sept. 7.
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Published on Aug 29, 2021
In an abundance of caution, the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) has canceled the Pensacola Beach Island Trolley service for Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, due to the remnant weather from Hurricane Ida. Trolley service will resume again on Monday, Aug. 30, at 4 p.m.
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Published on Jun 23, 2021
An Escambia County Area Transit bus was involved in a multi-vehicle accident near N. Davis Highway and E. Fairfield Drive. There were no injuries reported by the bus driver or bus passengers; however, seven patients from other vehicles were transported to a local area hospital by Escambia County EMS. Another bus will be picking up ECAT route 52.
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Published on Jun 18, 2021
For safety purposes due to Tropical Storm Claudette, the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) has canceled the Pensacola Beach Island Trolley services on Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19.
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Published on May 28, 2021
ECAT will begin the Parade Route schedule as per our current Ride Guide at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 29 due to the Pensacola Grand Carnivale Parade.
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Published on May 27, 2021
When the Pensacola Bay Bridge reopens, Escambia County Area Transit will discontinue service for the Route 61 detour across the Garcon Point Bridge. Normal schedules for Route 61 and Route 64 Beach Jumper will restart.
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Published on May 26, 2021
Escambia County Area Transit administrative offices will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday. ECAT buses will run a modified holiday service Monday, May 31 for the following routes: 59X Express, Route 61, 64 Beach Jumper and the Pensacola Beach Trolleys. No UWF Trolley service will run. Regular modified services will resume Tuesday, June 1.
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Published on Mar 26, 2021
ECAT buses will run regular service Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3.
Escambia County Area Transit administrative offices will be closed Friday, April 2 in observance of the Good Friday holiday.
No ECAT bus or UWF Trolley service will run on Easter Sunday, April 4. Regular modified services will resume Monday, April 5.
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Published on Feb 10, 2021
ECAT (Escambia County Area Transit) would like to remind residents that face masks are required to ride public transportation. Free face masks have been provided since June 1 and will continue to be available. Face masks have also been required to ride ECAT since Dec. 21.
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Published on Feb 01, 2021
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Published on Jan 25, 2021
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Published on Dec 16, 2020
ECAT buses will not operate Friday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Jan. 1. Buses will operate on a modified holiday schedule until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24, Thursday, Dec. 31, Saturday, Dec. 26 and Saturday, Jan. 2. There will be no UWF Trolley or Express Shuttle service from Saturday, Dec. 12 to Monday, Jan. 18. UWF service will resume Tuesday, Jan. 19. ECAT Administrative Offices are closed Thursday, Dec. 24, Saturday, Dec. 26 and Saturday, Jan. 2.
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Published on Dec 10, 2020
ECAT (Escambia County Area Transit) will resume running a regular schedule on most routes and reinstate regular fares on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, which were suspended since Monday, March 23. Face masks will also be required to ride ECAT beginning Monday, Dec. 21.
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Published on Oct 28, 2020
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Published on Oct 19, 2020
Beginning Monday, Oct. 19, ECAT will begin the Route 61- Bridge Detour, which modifies the original Route 61 to Pensacola Beach. The Route 61- Bridge Detour will consolidate temporary Route 20 that was created to help transport passengers between Escambia County and the City of Gulf Breeze.
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Published on Oct 09, 2020
Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) announced the launch of ‘Your Service, Your Say,’ a 10-year Transit Development Plan to reimagine the future of public transportation. To kick off this initiative, ECAT is inviting current riders to participate in an online survey that will identify transportation needs, priorities, and future transit demands throughout the community.
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Published on Oct 02, 2020
Beginning Monday, Oct. 5, ECAT will launch bus Route 20 to help transport passengers between Escambia County and the City of Gulf Breeze. The Pensacola Bay Bridge on U.S. 98 was damaged during Hurricane Sally and will be closed while FDOT conducts inspections and makes repairs. ECAT bus fares remain suspended.
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Published on Sep 21, 2020
The following routes will be temporarily suspended until further notice: 41, 59A, 59X, 61 and 64.
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Published on Sep 20, 2020
Due to flooding and roadway debris, ECAT will not run bus or trolley service Monday, September 21. ECAT will resume transportation as soon as it's safe to do so. ECCT will only be providing life-sustaining transports.
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Published on Sep 19, 2020
ECAT phone lines are down. We apologize for any inconvenience. Anyone needing transport to shelters should call Citizen Information Line at 850-471-6600.
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Published on Sep 16, 2020
Due to Hurricane Sally, ECAT will not run bus or UWF Trolley service on Thursday, Sept. 17. Riders may call 850-595-3228 beginning at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 with any questions related to this announcement.
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Published on Aug 26, 2020
Beach Trolley service will resume on Wednesday, August 26 at 4:00 p.m.
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Published on Aug 23, 2020
Beach Trolley service has been suspended starting Sunday, August 23rd and will resume on Thursday, August 27th.
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Published on Jun 17, 2020
An ECAT employee has tested positive for COVID-19. ECAT management was notified by the employee on Tuesday, June 16 at 3:30 p.m. This driver drove on Saturday, June 13 for the first time since April 8. Steps are being taken to notify employees. Our priority remains the safety and health of our employees and passengers. The break room was fogged. Door handles are wiped down daily and there continues to be plenty of PPE and cleaning supplies. Buses are disinfected every night and ECAT operators are required to wear masks while driving buses.
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Published on Apr 07, 2020
ECAT provides a vital service to our community by providing a transportation option for residents to go to work, the grocery store and the pharmacy. By suspending fares, it is another way to support our population during this challenging economic time and the timing of this decision was strategic and specific to our local area. For comparison, the Metropolitan Transit Authority in New York City or Star Metro in Tallahassee, are cashless, meaning they are still collecting fares. We have been communicating with the Florida Public Transportation Association and the Florida Department of Transportation in addition to the local union.
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Published on Mar 23, 2020
Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) will move bus routes to a modified schedule starting on Monday, March 23, 2020. The safety, health and security of our customers, employees and our community are our top priorities, therefore, the ECAT is taking steps to mitigate potential exposure of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Published on Mar 05, 2020
Escambia County continues to stay in daily contact with health officials at the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County and local hospitals in regard to public health concerns related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Published on Dec 18, 2019
ECAT is experiencing technical difficulties with their phone lines today, Wednesday, Dec. 18. We apologize for this inconvenience and are working on immediate repair.
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Published on Jun 18, 2019
Due to ongoing construction on Olive Road, eastbound bus stops between Yancey Lane and Hendrix Avenue will be inaccessible for the next six months. The last serviceable bus stop will be at Meadowrun Apartments. The bus stops at Tippin Avenue, Boyd Avenue and Hendrix Avenue will not be accessible. The nearest serviceable bus stop will be on Ninth Avenue and Olive Road.
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Published on Jan 22, 2019
The public is invited to attend two upcoming Escambia County Area Transit public workshops to provide community input regarding the North Escambia Transportation Service Pilot Project. ECAT and Escambia County Community Transportation staff will be on hand to answer questions.
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Published on Oct 09, 2018
ECAT will continue running regular service until the end of the day, with the exception of Route 59X, which will not run service today. ECAT will not run service Wednesday, Oct. 10.
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Published on Oct 08, 2018
UWF Trolleys will run service until noon on Tuesday, Oct. 9, and will then remain closed until the end of business on Wednesday, Oct. 10 due to Hurricane Michael.
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Published on Oct 05, 2018
On Saturday, Oct. 6, ECAT buses running downtown service will follow regular modified parade routes from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. in order to bypass a planned closure on Garden Street between Alcaniz and Reus Streets.
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Published on Jul 31, 2018
The public is invited to attend two upcoming Escambia County Area Transit public workshops to provide input regarding proposed modifications to six bus routes recommended in the Comprehensive Operational Analysis Plan.
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Published on Jul 05, 2018
The public is invited to attend four upcoming Escambia County Area Transit public workshops to provide input regarding proposed modifications to six bus routes recommended in the Comprehensive Operational Analysis Plan.
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Published on Dec 28, 2017
Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) of ADA Disabled passengers must pay base far unless able to present other discount identification.
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Published on Nov 01, 2017
Due to security restrictions on NAS and Corry Station, anyone without a Military ID or proper worker’s identification will not be allowed on the bases.
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Published on Feb 10, 2017
Route 58 (Corry Station/Naval Hospital) no longer services Corry Station when heading inbound (North) towards the Downtown Transfer Station.
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