The study team has proposed the following transit solution for the North Harnett Area

Microtransit with Regional Connections

Microtransit combines traditional bus service with ridesharing, allowing riders to travel anywhere within the service area. In this recommendation, riders can also request to go to or from the service area to a specific regional destination. 

What Is Microtransit?

Microtransit is a mix of traditional bus service and ridesharing:

  • Smaller vehicles – not buses

  • Riders can go anywhere within the service area (map below)

  • Riders travel on their own schedule and request rides in real-time

  • Access to multiple destinations

  • Open to all residents, workers, community members

  • Easier for riders to get where they want to go, like work, school, social outings, shopping, and appointments.

How Does It Work?

  1. Download smartphone app or call by phone

  2. Provide basic contact and payment information

  3. Select a pick-up and drop-off location

  4. Receive confirmation and tracking information for ride

Where Can I Go With Microtransit?

The proposed service area includes the central northern portion of Harnett County. This includes Angier, Lillington, Coats, and Campbell University. Customers can also request rides to specific locations outside of the service area. The start or end point must be within the service area. The proposed regional connection locations include three Park & Rides locations north of Harnett County and popular services and shopping centers within the county to the south.

To learn more about the recommendations and how they can support your needs, click on this educational handout.  

Click to view the proposed Service Area Map.

Graphic of Service Area with microtransit zone in center of north Harnett County and three park and ride locations to the north, as well as several shopping type destinations to the south of the zone.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Public transit means transportation that everyone in a community can use together. It includes things like buses, shuttles, or shared rides. People use it to travel to work, school, the store, or to see friends.

Microtransit is a mix of traditional bus service and ridesharing:

  • Smaller vehicles – not buses
  • Riders can go anywhere within the service area (map below)
  • Riders travel on their own schedule and request rides in real-time
  • Access to multiple destinations
  • Open to all residents, workers, community members
  • Easier for riders to get where they want to go, like work, school, social outings, shopping, and appointments.

Customers can request rides to a specific set of locations outside of the service area. The start or end point must be in the service area. The proposed regional connection points include three Park & Rides locations located north of Harnett County, as well as a few popular services and shopping centers within the county to the south.