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Bus system in Indian River County, Florida From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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GoLine is the free public bus system of Indian River County, Florida.[1] The system opened in 1992 as the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC).[2][3] Since then, GoLine has grown to serve 1.1 million passengers during the 2020-2021 fiscal year.[4]
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According to Business View magazine, there are currently 354 permanent stops, and 189 limited stops across Indian River County.[5] The main transit hub and south county transit hubs were constructed in 2017.[6] Since 2018, the Senior Resource Association has operated GoLine.[7]
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History
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Founding and expansions
GoLine was founded in 1992 and opened in 1994 when fixed route bus service was introduced to meet the growing population of Indian River County.
In the early 2000s, Indian River Transit created several routes within Vero Beach and Sebastian with a connection to Barefoot Bay in neighboring Micco.[8]
In 2006, Indian River Transit rebranded to GoLine.
Transit hub construction
In 2017, the relocation of the main transit hub on 16th street in Vero Beach was completed, creating a modern terminal where 6 lines currently terminate.[9]
The south county transit hub opened in April 2017 to expand the GoLine connectivity in Vero Beach South and Florida Ridge. The site of the transit hub is the Intergenerational (IG) Recreation Center.[10]
Partnerships and awards
Awards
The GoLine system has received many awards. In 2011, 2016, 2018, and 2022 GoLine won urban community transportation coordinator of the year for the state of Florida. The GoLine won national urban system of the year award in 2018. Several other awards were granted as well.
Partnerships
Beginning in May 2024, the GoLine partnered with the senior bus service, community coach, to make the network more accessible to seniors in Indian River County.[11][12]
During Hurricane Milton, GoLine partnered with Indian River County Emergency Management Services to provide access to hurricane shelters.[13]
A February 2025 article by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) ranked the system as the most efficient in the state.[14]
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Routes
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GoLine operates 14 routes in Indian River County, from Indian River County Main Transit hub, South County Transit Hub, and North County Transit Hub. GoLine is open Monday through Friday.[15][16]
Link to details about GoLine including route maps, schedules and information.[17]
Route list
Route 1
Serves 29 stops from the Beachside to Main Transit Hub[18]
Route 2
Serves 29 stops from The Indian River Mall to Vero Beach Regional Airport to Main Transit Hub[19]
Route 3
Serves 33 stops from Gifford Health Center to Indian River Hospital to Main Transit Hub[20]
Route 4
Serves 46 stops from IG center to Florida Ridge to Main Transit Hub[21]
Route 5
Serves 40 stops from Sebastian Medical Center to North County Transit Hub[22]
Route 6
Serves 48 stops from IG center to Highlands (Florida Ridge) to Main Transit Hub[23]
Route 7
Serves 33 stops from IG center to the Indian River Mall[24]
Route 8
Serves 34 stops from Gifford Health Center to Main Transit Hub[25]
Route 9
Serves 37 stops from North County Transit Hub to the Indian River Mall[26]
Route 10
Serves 49 stops from Fellsmere to North County Transit Hub[27]
Route 11
Serves 35 stops from the Main Transit Hub to Sebastian River Medical Center[28]
Route 12
Serves 42 stops from Sebastian to North County Transit Hub[29]
Route 13
Serves 39 stops from the Indian River Mall to Vero Beach Outlets[30]
Route 14
Serves 40 stops from Gifford Health Center to the Indian River Mall[31]
Route 15
Serves 9 stops from IG center to Indian River State College (Ft. Pierce)[32]
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Fleet and facilities
Fleet
GoLine operates 20 standard buses for its routes, and utilizes shuttles buses for several other routes. Despite the low fleet size, 1.3 million trips were made by GoLine in 2023.[33][34]
In 2023, GoLine announced that electric vehicles would be added to the system which are expected to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency for the network.[35]
Facilities
The main transit hub in Vero Beach contains six permanent bus ports for routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8, and a limited stop for route 11. The station also includes outdoor and indoor waiting areas with restrooms as well. Two vending machines are available for guests.[36]
Most stops consist of a single sign, there are numerous covered stops as well, like at North and South County Transit Hubs.
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References
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