Transit

Pottstown Area Rapid Transit

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Pottstown Area Rapid Transit, (PART) has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation Goal in accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Regulations at 49 CFR Part 26. PART’s goal for DBE participation for Federal Fiscal Years 2024-2026 shall be (0.65%) of funds expended in the U.S. Department of Transportation assisted contracts. 

A copy of the DBE Program and Goal Setting Methodology is available for inspection beginning December 6, 2023 at Borough Hall, 100 East High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464 from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday or on the website, www.pottstownarearapidtransit.com.  The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer (DBELO) will receive and consider public comments on the proposed goal methodology until January 20, 2024. Comments may be submitted in writing to the DBELO at the above address, or via email to takepart@pottstown.org. 

Pottstown Area Rapid Transit, Inc. (PART) is a publicly owned, privately operated bus system operating in the Borough of Pottstown and surrounding communities. The Borough of Pottstown owns, funds, and administers the system while the day to day operations are the responsibility of PART, Inc.

Multi-Ride Passes are available for purchase at the Finance Window at Borough Hall, 100 E. High Street, 2nd Floor.

For fare information, schedules, and additional information please contact PART at 610-326-5413 or visit the Pottstown Area Rapid Transit website.

Discount Services

For information regarding PART's Free Transit and Half Fare Program please contact the Grants Administrator at 610-970-6512 or by email.

Title VI Program

Pottstown Area Rapid Transit operates in compliance with Federal Transit Administration, (FTA) program requirements and ensures that transit services are made available and equitably distributed, and provides equal access and mobility to any person without regard to race, color, or national origin, disability, gender, or age.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; FTA Circular 4702.1A, "Title VI and Title VI Dependent Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients." View PART's Title VI policy (PDF); for additional information, contact PART via email or telephone at (610) 970-6512. To file a complaint, please complete the Complaint Form (PDF).

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises

The Borough of Pottstown/Pottstown Area Rapid Transit has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR Part 26. View PART's DBE Policy (PDF). For additional information, contact PART via email or telephone at (610) 970-6512.

Additional Information

If you have any questions, compliments, or concerns, please contact the Grants Administrator at 610-970-6512 or the Pottstown Area Rapid Transit Office at 610-326-5413. Additionally, you can email PART. All inquiries will be promptly investigated.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, (SEPTA) provides commuter bus service to and from Pottstown to Norristown on Route 93. The route can connect travelers to other parts of Montgomery County and region.

For more information please contact SEPTA at 610-279-8400.