Depot opens to CARTS

By Glynis Crawford Smith

The Highlander

The newly refurbished Marble Falls Depot officially became a station for Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) on Friday, Jan. 13.

The Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce was host to officials from around the region, as CARTS will be making the depot at 801 US 281 part of it's Interurban Service, linking passengers to Austin and points beyond.

“We were honored with the local interest and support we received from the community, the Chamber, the City of Marble Falls and elected officials at our Depot opening today,” said CARTS General Manager David L. Marsh. “Today is just a start, but from here we can begin our role as a local partner with the community to meet its transportation needs. We look forward to the opportunity.”

The depot will become a regular stop Jan. 17, but the interior will not be open to the public for just a bit yet.

“The bus clerk position has not been filled yet,” said Marsh, “so opening day for business is still to be determined.”

The biggest hurdle into repurposing the depot into a bus station was making it and its restroom facilities handicap accessible. Once the final hurdle of hiring a clerk is cleared, the station will be open during three time periods on Tuesdays and Thursdays—6:30-8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m.

CARTS maintains a website, RideCARTS.com, with schedules and information about such services as Interurban Coach, Country Bus, Metro Connector, Medical Transportation and Municipal and Commuter Bus. Passes are available, but transportation can be paid for by individual trip from $2-$6.

Contact CARTS by email at info@RideCARTS.com or call 512-478-7433 or, toll free, 1-800-456-7433.