Free And Reduced Cost Shuttle Service Is Game Changer For Boca Raton.
BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The City of Boca Raton’s “BocaConnect” Circuit Shuttle launches one week from today — Monday, June 17th, 2024. It’s set to change the way visitors and residents get around the Boca Raton area. Boca Raton city officials explained the service in a media advisory:
“The new service will provide first-mile-last-mile transportation needs, making it easier for residents and visitors to travel within and around Downtown Boca and beyond, including those arriving at the Brightline train station and nearby mobility hubs. The City is partnering with Circuit Transit, Inc. to operate BocaConnect, with the launch marking a significant step toward enhancing connectivity and multimodal transportation options in City.”
The service launches following a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting featuring Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, who is already praising the service as bringing big change to the City.
”BocaConnect is a vital step towards enhancing our city’s transportation infrastructure,” said Singer. “It not only offers convenience and connectivity but also supports our sustainability goals by reducing traffic congestion and lowering emissions.”
Once it’s in operation, the all-electric fleet will be available to riders who use the BocaConnect “Circuit” app — available on both iOS and Android platforms. The service area includes downtown Boca Raton, south of Glades Road, east of I-95, north of the Hillsboro Canal, and west of NE 5th Way/SE 5th Avenue/Royal Palm Way.
Using the map, above, the following charges are in effect: Rides within the RED service area on the Base Service Area Map are FREE. Rides in the BLUE service area are $2.00 per rider, with an additional $1.00 per rider, capped at $5.00 per one-way trip. Wait times are expected to be 10 minutes or less.
