DART First State recently unveiled its overhauled Wilmington Trolley service with an event at Rodney Square in Wilmington, DE, attended by Delaware Secretary of Transportation Shailen Bhatt and Wilmington Mayor Dennis P. Williams.

The service operates every 20 minutes, connecting downtown Wilmington with the Riverfront district. DART worked with partners including Downtown Visions, Main Street Wilmington, Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau, Wilmington Renaissance Corp., IN Wilmington, Riverfront Development Corp., and Mayor’s Office and City Council to provide improved access to business, ­lodging, shopping, education, and entertainment areas of the city.

“It’s exciting to have this great partnership between DART and downtown Wilmington business groups,” Bhatt said. “It will be a win-win, promoting a fun and convenient transportation option for residents and ­visitors alike.” 

Kicking off service on DART First State’s new Wilmington Trolley, from left: Wilmington Mayor Dennis Williams, City Council President Theo Gregory, state Secretary of Transportation Shailen Bhatt, City Councilwoman Hanifa Shabazz, and Marty Hageman, executive director, Downtown Visions.