Effective Monday, July 20, 2020 Nashua Transit System will move to Phase 2 of their return to service plan. Phase 2 introduces additional daytime bus routes, reintroduces Night Service and increases service hours overall. Fixed-route bus service will run Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-10:20 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-10:20 p.m. until further notice.
“We are excited to roll out Phase 2 expansion which brings back Night service and a revised route 10A/2A providing hourly bus service to Walmart during the day,” said City of Nashua Transportation Manager Camille Pattison.
The Phase 2 service plan includes eight Daytime Service routes and three Night Service Routes. Certain routes have been modified to include additional service areas of interest. All schedule times have changed to allow buses to depart the Transit Center on the hour or on the half hour. Service areas covered by Phase 2 routes are outlined below:
DAYTIME SERVICE:
| ROUTE: | SERVICE AREA: | DEPARTING: |
|---|
Route 1 | Nashua Senior Center, French Hill, Greeley Park | On the hour |
Route 2 | Amherst St., Dartmouth Hitchcock, Exit 8 Park & Ride Entrance, Westside Plaza | On the half hour |
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Route 10A / 2A | Amherst St., Walmart, Westside Plaza | On the hour |
Route 5 | Lake St., Northeastern Blvd., Kinsley St. | On the half hour |
Route 6A
(Mon-Fri only) | Rivier University, Pheasant Lane Mall, Spit Brook Rd., East Dunstable | On the hour |
Central Route | Crown Hill, Nashua Mall and Broad Street | On the half hour |
South Route | South Nashua, D.W. Highway and Northeastern Boulevard | On the half hour |
West Route | Lake Street, W. Hollis Street, Harris Road and Ledge Street | On the hour |
NIGHT SERVICE:
| ROUTE: | SERVICE AREA: | DEPARTING: |
|---|
North | French Hill, Amherst Street and Dartmouth Hitchcock | On the half hour |
Central | Crown Hill, Nashua Mall and Broad Street | On the half hour |
South | South Nashua, D.W. Highway and Northeastern Boulevard | On the half hour |
Nashua Transit System regards the safety of our passengers and staff as our No. 1 priority. The decision to increase bus operations is consistent with the CDC’s latest guidelines pertaining to mass transit operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nashua Transit System is committed to increasing service levels as conditions allow.
NTS will continue with the new safety measures that were introduced during Phase 1. Buses are running with a significantly reduced passenger capacity to maintain physical distancing. Hand sanitizer dispensers have been installed on all vehicles. Passengers are asked to board through the rear door of the bus unless they need the assistance of the driver to kneel the bus or to use the wheelchair ramp. Passengers are asked to not ride the bus if feeling ill or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, wear a face mask when riding the bus, as well as maintain a physical distance of 6 feet whenever possible.
The Transit Center waiting area is now open. The ticket counter and restrooms remain closed until further notice. Passengers may use the public bathrooms next door located in Nashua City Hall.
Phase 2 bus route information is available at:
https://www.nashuanh.gov/1406/Phase-2-Service---Effective-720
