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Transit

Newark-Heath Earthworks Transit


Earthworks Transit is the official public transportation program in the cities of Newark and Heath. It is administered by the City of Newark. The program is a demand-responsive, shared-ride, curb-to-curb service.

Transit Planning Studies

The Newark-Heath Earthworks Transit is conducting the following studies: fixed-route feasibility study, streetcar feasibility study, and intermodal passenger hub planning study. 

Please click for more information: Project Webpage

 

Contact Earthworks

Call for Ride - (740) 344-ETET or (740) 344-3838

Ohio Relay/TTY - (800) 750-0750
Extension #4 - Advance Reservations (M-F 8am to 5pm)
Extension #3 - Same Day Dispatch

 

Hours & Fares

All fares are for a one-way trip to the boundaries of the cities of Newark & Heath.

Super Saver Service
Monday to Friday - 6:00am to 9:00pm
Saturday - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday - 8:00am to 3:00pm
Call at least 1 business day before ride (M-F).
Call up to 14 days in advance.

General Public..................................................$4.00
Elderly & Disabled*..........................................$2.00
1st Child (under age 11 with paid adult)......Free
Each Additional Child.......................................$1.00

Same Day Service
Monday to Friday - 6:00am to 9:00pm
Saturday - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday - 8:00am to 3:00pm
Call same day of service.
Space based on availability with no guarantee.

General Public..................................................$6.00
Elderly & Disabled*..........................................$3.00
1st Child (under age 11 with paid adult)......Free
Each Additional Child.......................................$1.00

Enhanced Service
Monday to Friday - 5:00am to 6:00am
Monday to Friday - 9:00pm to 11:00pm Saturday - 8:00am to 10:00am
Call at least 2 business days before ride (M-F).
Call up to 14 days in advance.

General Public..................................................$5.00
Elderly & Disabled*..........................................$2.50
1st Child (under age 11 with paid adult)......Free
Each Additional Child.......................................$1.00

EXACT CHANGE IS REQUIRED (or tickets)

*Elderly (age 65+) may be asked to show proof of age when boarding vehicle. Disabled riders must be enrolled in City's Elderly & Disabled Half-Fare Assistance Program for discounted rides. To enroll, please contact the City of Newark at (740) 670-7708 or (740) 670-7530.

Please click here for the Earthworks Transit brochure that contains additional information on tickets, policies, and other important information

 


 

For further information, please contact:

    Anne Arnott, Transit Operations Coordinator
    Phone: (740) 670-7708 / Fax: (740) 349-6697
    40 West Main Street, 4th Floor, Newark OH 43055
    Email: aarnott AT newarkohio DOT net