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August 3, 2020 9:35 PM

Service Alerts

Aug. 4: As forecasts continued to come in calling for damaging heavy winds and heavy rain, WATA officials pushed back the opening until noon.

WATA will begin service at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 due to Tropical Storm Isaias.

PREVIOUSLY: Due to inclement weather, WATA will open on 2-hour delay at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Route 13 will not run due to VDOT shutting down the Ferry due to high winds.

If you have any questions, call WATA at (757) 220-5493.

July 22, 2020 10:55 AM

Please be aware of the following WATA services changes:

• Wearing masks is strongly encouraged
• Fixed-route services are free
• Frequency services is suspended until further notice
• Trolley service is suspended until further notice
• Board and exit through rear doors ONLY
• Stagger seating on buses
• Practice social distancing at bus stops and at the Williamsburg Transportation Center
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after exiting public transit

Hours of operation

Monday – Saturday: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: Closed (WATA is closed Sunday for weekly cleaning and sanitizing of its facilities and buses. This is in additional to daily cleanings and sanitizing of touchable surfaces to kill germs.)

Contacts

For questions about hours or services, call (757) 220-5493.
For compliments or issues, email info@goWATA.og.
For the more up-to-date information on schedules and services, follow WATA on Twitter and Facebook.

Previous service changes and reminders:
As of March 16, 2020 at 10:45am
The following changes are active immediately:
- Trolley Service is suspended through 3/29
- All frequency service is suspended through 3/29
- Routes 1 & 2 will discontinue service at 9pm through 3/29
- Route 8 will operate from 10am - 9pm Mon-Sat, and 10am - 6pm on Sundays
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
WATA will provide free rides to and from the following locations for students and their families. This will allow families to be able to receive “Grab and Go” meals
Bus Routes that go near these locations:
• James River Elementary School – Route 1
• James Blair Middle School – Route 2 and Route 5
• Toano Middle School – Route 9
• Warhill High School – Route 4
• Student Medication Pickup is Monday 3/16/2020 only, at all WJCC schools if a passenger states they are going to pick up or coming back from picking up their child meds from the school clinic we will give a free ride to and from that location.
WATA has implemented additional cleaning measures through 3/29 to help ensure the safety of all of its staff and riders.
Please continue to monitor the website and all social media outlets to stay up to date with the latest information from WATA.

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Latest Update:

April 14, 2020 9:22 AM

The regular meeting of the WATA Board of Directors scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2020, is cancelled due to the ongoing and indefinite nature of the current state of emergency. There are no plans to reschedule at this time. Please check back on our website and social media for further meeting updates.

Prior Updates

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April 3, 2020 10:55 AM

WATA services will be closed every Sunday until further notice. This allows WATA to take additional cleaning and sanitizing measures to ensure we are prioritizing the safety of our staff and riders. Thank you for your understanding.

March 30, 2020 8:08 AM

Pursuant to Section 2.2-3707(C) of the Code of Virginia, Williamsburg Area Transit Authority Board of Directors will hold a Special Meeting 9 a.m. Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the main WATA facility, 7239 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185.


Topics for consideration include:
• A modification to the service contract with The College of William and Mary;
Policy on Participation in Board Meetings by Electronic Means
• An amendment of the FY2020 Budget to address emergency funding;
• An amendment to the Purchase Agreement with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; and
• the status of current operations and possible changes, if any.


The public will not be able to attend the meeting in person due to state COVID-19 guidelines against public gatherings of more than 10 people.



The Authority will provide the public an opportunity to access the meeting remotely. Please check the Authority website and social media accounts for upcoming news about how to access the meeting remotely.