Gwinnett Transit Adds 'Emory Express' Route

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — Gwinnett County residents who work or go to school in the Emory University area have a new commuting option.

Gwinnett County Transit is inviting commuters to try out the Emory Express Route for free on Tuesday. The service has stops at Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control.

As part of the grand opening event, the Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District will be providing refreshments for riders between 6-8 a.m. on Tuesday at the Indian Trail Park and Ride lot at Interstate 85.

That's where commuters board the Emory Express Route.

"For years there has been interest from both the public and the Clifton Corridor Transportation Management Association in starting this route," said Alan Chapman, director of the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation. "So we are pleased to add these stops to serve commuters who work in the Clifton Road area."

In operation since 2001, Gwinnett County Transit offers express, local and paratransit bus service. The county contracts out the operation of the system to Transdev North America, Inc.

Express Service operates Monday through Friday and includes five routes using the HOT lane on Interstate 85. The Park & Ride lots at I-985, Sugarloaf Mills and Indian Trail provide free parking for bus riders. Commuters can board the Emory Express Route (Route 110) from the Indian Trail Park & Ride lot. The Emory/CDC ticket costs $3.75 per trip.

Local Service operates five routes Monday through Saturday, connecting neighborhoods and businesses to Gwinnett's many cultural, shopping and educational opportunities. Paratransit Service for qualifying persons with disabilities operates in conjunction with the Local Service.

For additional information about the grand opening or Gwinnett County Transit, visit www.gctransit.com or call 770-822-5010.

Photo courtesy Gwinnett County Transit