Delaware Transit Corporation

The Route 9 Corridor Communities Transit Improvement Plan is a comprehensive, equity-driven initiative aimed at enhancing mobility, safety, and access for historically underserved communities along New Castle Avenue in South Wilmington and unincorporated areas of New Castle County, Delaware. The plan provides recommendations across several key areas: bus route improvements, bus stop enhancements, transit innovations (including microtransit feasibility), and pedestrian infrastructure improvements to transit stops. It outlines a framework for short-, medium-, and long-term interventions to foster a more connected, inclusive, and resilient transit network supporting the vitality of these communities.

This document outlines the Transit Redesign Implementation Plan, developed to address challenges such as the cost of statewide paratransit service and insufficient resources for fixed route systems. The plan proposes a data-driven package to reallocate and increase fixed route bus service, restructure paratransit service for reliability and sustainability, and create alternative transportation options for people with disabilities. It also details ongoing efforts in service quality, fare increases, coordinated transportation, and infrastructure improvements to ensure a sustainable, multi-modal transit system that meets customer needs.

The Delaware Transit Corporation's first Climate Action Plan, released in 2022, serves as a blueprint for its Sustainability Program. It aims to achieve a 50% reduction in total greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using a 2016 baseline year, with an estimated actual reduction of 58%. The plan establishes agency-wide strategies with key focus areas including energy efficiency for its revenue fleet and support vehicles, and energy use optimization across its facilities.