RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in
NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast.
Asheville Intercity Bus Service Relaunches
On Aug. 1, the service began daily pickups on Ashland Avenue outside the downtown ART Transit Station.
The service was suspended after Hurricane Helene destroyed the former bus stop – a gas station just outside the Asheville city limits.
The relaunch restores vital connections to cities like Charlotte, Raleigh and Greensboro and provides riders access to destinations across the U.S.
To learn more about NCDOT’s Intercity Bus Service visit
ncdot.gov and search ‘intercity bus.’
NCDOT Wins Top Honors
NCDOT recently received top honors at the National Operations Center of Excellence TSMO Awards, winning “Best TSMO Project” and “Best Overall Winner” for its effective coordination during Hurricane Helene.
The agency used its advanced flood-warning system to position Incident Management Assistance Patrol crews and provided critical safety information on
DriveNC.gov.
Additionally, NCDOT's Transportation Planning Division received an Excellence in Regional Transportation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations for its work on comprehensive transportation plans.
2025 Transportation Summit
The 2025 North Carolina Transportation Summit is less than a month away. Hosted by NCDOT, NCGO and the NC Chamber, the annual event brings together industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to shape the future of mobility across the state.
The Summit will be held September 3 - 4 at the Raleigh Convention Center.