“One very important part about AT is its ability to serve. From the people who drive the buses, create the schedules, raise money, and all of those who make it possible for AT to run when people need it…. Last March when we had a massive snow storm and I did not know how I would get home…I called AT, and lo and behold the buses were certainly still running. AT in one word, reliable!”
-Theresa (right), Office of Institutional Diversity & Equity, Dartmouth College
“I ride the AT bus for a few reasons. First, I feel good about not driving: I’m not wasting money on gas and car maintenance, I’m minimizing my ecological footprint, and I’m not occupying a parking space on campus. Second, riding the bus is a nice part of my routine. I love the short walk to and from downtown Lebanon in the morning and afternoon, and I enjoy having a rhythm of going to work and leaving. Third, using public services makes me feel like part of a community. Instead of sitting in my own little bubble, I get to share space with people from many different walks of life.
I wish others in the community realized how convenient the bus can be, and how lucky we are to have a free system in a relatively rural area. When I do commute by car to campus, I’m always shocked by how bad traffic can be on Rt. 120 and downtown Hanover. It’s so much more enjoyable to let someone else deal with the traffic!”
-Garrett, Department of Geography, Dartmouth College
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Advance Transit
Advance Transit (AT) is a not-for-profit charitable organization providing fare-free transit in Vermont and New Hampshire. Our mission is to assure the continued livability and accessibility of Upper Valley communities by providing safe, effective, and friendly public transportation services.