TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS UPDATE
As of 2 p.m. on 8/3/20, TriCounty Link officials continue to monitor Tropical Storm Isaias. TriCounty Link will act in accordance with Charleston County’s High Wind Bridge Procedures that may impact service across bridges at some point this evening. A notice will be given when that decision is made. Also, be advised flooding is expected in the service area, which could lead to significant detouring and delays. Please limit all travel to essential trips only.
Effective Friday May 29, 2020
- *CS1 Moncks Corner/North Charleston– Reduced frequency
- Routes will not operate until further notice
- *CS3 Summerville/Moncks Corner
- *CS4 Moncks Corner/St. Stephen/Cross
If you have questions, please call 843-899-4096
TriCounty Link Return to Full Service May 26
ALL PASSENGERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR FACE COVERINGS CHARLESTON (May 20, 2020) – The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) and TriCounty Link will return to full operations on Tuesday, May 26, with limited exceptions.All riders will be required to wear masks or face coverings while on board and the agencies will be dispensing masks to those without them, along with hand sanitizer. Riders are also encouraged to maintain as much distance from each other and bus operators as possible.CARTA’S Route 4 Airport Express and Route 203 Medical Shuttle will not return to service on the 26th, but will be back at a future date. The Route 7 HOP Shuttle will continue to operate on a limited basis for the time being. Full Tel-A-Ride service will resume June 1.
Return to Regular Service
As Tricounty Link service returns to regular levels, staff will continue to closely monitor the ongoing situation related to COVID-19. The safety of our passengers, employees and community members continues to be our top priority and we will carry forward enhanced protocols aimed at keeping everyone as safe as possible.
All measures put in place are intended to help keep our passengers and staff safe as we continue to move through this pandemic. With that in mind, please note:
- *If you feel sick, stay home and do not ride the bus.
- *Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face.
- *Cover your mouth with tissue or cough/sneeze into your bent elbow – not into your hands.
Required PPE
- Masks/Face Coverings: All passengers and drivers will be required to wear cloth masks or face coverings when aboard Tricounty Link vehicles. Free masks will be available for riders. Please take only one when needed to ensure we continue to have masks available for all passengers.
Refusal to wear a mask or face covering, or acting in an unsafe, manner will result in denial of entry or expulsion from Tricounty Link vehicles.
Social Distancing
- Bus Stops & Shelters: Use social distancing measures when waiting for the bus.
- Boarding: Maintain 3-to-6 feet of spacing between passengers when queuing and boarding. Have fares ready before the bus arrives to allow for a faster process.
- Aboard Tricounty Link Vehicles: Staff is monitoring capacity levels on all vehicles to determine if additional deployment is required to allow for and encourage social distancing. Managing capacity levels is a priority moving forward.
- Seating: When space is available, please do not sit or stand next to another passenger. Seating near the driver area has been restricted.
- Partitions: Temporary barriers are in place to separate drivers from passengers. Permanent barriers will soon be installed.
Sanitation
- The buses are cleaned on a regular basis with disinfectant sprays that kill the Coronavirus on surfaces along with many other viruses.
- Drivers are also wiping down high touch areas of the buses on a daily basis.
- Managers are monitoring buses to confirm buses are being cleaned.
- We advise riders to try to take special care when riding and use sanitizer or wipes to cleanse any area or item they may come into contact with whenever possible
Please keep in mind that thousands of individuals ride our buses daily. Although it is impossible to keep vehicles completely clean at every moment throughout the day, what we can do is ensure they start out clean, that they are cleaned and disinfected every night and that any safety issues are handled as quickly as possible.
If you see any specific issues, please inform your driver immediately and/or report it to our customer service at 843-899-4096. Please have the bus number, route and time of day when reporting issues and report them as soon as possible so staff can address them as quickly as possible.
ATTENTION – COVID-19 RIDER ALERT Route Modifications
UPDATE 1 ROUTE MODIFICATIONS – EFFECTIVE 03.30.2020
UPDATED ROUTES BEING SUSPENDED
Effective Monday 03.30.2020 Additional routes being suspended until further notice:
- CS 3 – Summerville/Moncks Corner
- CS 4 – Moncks Corner/St. Stephen/Cross
Other routes currently suspended until further notice (effective as of 03.23.2020):
- B102 – Moncks Corner/Goose Creek
- C202 – Hollywood/Ravenel
- CS5- Moncks corner/St. Stephens/Salters
Please check back periodically for updates.
ROUTE MODIFICATIONS – EFFECTIVE 03.23.2020
Due to the increasing threat of the Coronavirus, and in an effort to continue to provide some transit service for essential trips, some of our services will be modified. Please review the route modifications below and check back periodically.
Routes running on a regular schedule:
- B105 Moncks Corner/Mt. Pleasant
- C201 Edisto Island/Citadel Mall
- C203 – McClellanville/Mt. Pleasant – (including Saturday)
- C204 – Johns Island/West Ashley –
- C205 – Johns Island/James Island
- CS 3 – Summerville/Moncks Corner
- CS 4 – Moncks Corner/St. Stephen/Cross *Combined with CS5 for PM trips
- CS 8 – Link to Lunch
Routes being modified:
- B101 & B104 (Also known as CS5) – Routes being combined.
- Running a modified schedule and combined with CS5 in the AM. Operating times will be approximately the same. Please call customer service for more info.
- CS 1 Moncks Corner/North Charleston– Reduced frequency
- Departure from Santee Cooper – 5:30am/6:55am
- Departure from Rivers Ave. Park and Ride – 6:15am/7:45am
- CS 2 Summerville/North Charleston – Reduced frequency
- Departure from Crossroads Plaza 5:30am/
- Departures from Berlin G. Myers 5:45am/6:45am/7:45am
- Departures from Rivers Ave. Park and Ride 6:15am/7:15am/8:15am
- Final am arrival at Crossroads Plaza by 9am
- D305 Summerville Connector – Reduced/Modified service
- Route will run until 4pm. CS2 will service for evening trips.
- D306 Summerville/ St. George – Reduced frequency
- Route will only run until 10am (11am trip will not run). Route will start afternoon trips at 3pm
Routes being suspended until further notice:
- B102 – Moncks Corner/Goose Creek
- C202 – Hollywood/Ravenel
- CS5- Moncks corner/St. Stephens/Salters (Note: CS 4 will service portions of this route)
Riders should only be taking essential trips; we continue to strongly discourage any non-essential trips.
For more information, call customer service at 843.899.4096
Tri-County Link Rider Safety Alert
Route Modification - March 19, 2020
2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
3.19.2020 6PM Starting Friday, 03.20.2020 Route B102 Moncks Corner/Goose Creek will be suspended until further notice. Staff is continuing to closely monitor the situation and all operations. Please check back periodically for updates regarding potential service modifications.[raw]
Tri-County Link Rider Safety Alert
March 19, 2020
2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
At this time, all routes will continue to run as scheduled. Tricounty Link staff continues to monitor the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and a number of safety measures related to bus sanitation remain in place. Riders should continue using preventative actions to prevent the spread of the virus and only essential trips are recommended at this time. Any service changes will be posted via:- Tricoounty Link website (ridetricountylink.com)
- Most social media platforms (Facebook, twitter) @tricountylink
- The "My TCLink" App (Available for download at app store and google play)
Tri-County Link Rider Safety Alert
2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Tri-County officials continue to monitor and remain in close communications with federal, state, regional and local officials regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The safety of employees, passengers, and partners are top priority. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) stated the risk to the public remains low and there is currently no evidence of ongoing transmission in the community at this time. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyday preventative actions to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses like COVID-19, as well as influenza and the common cold including:-
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- *Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- *Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- *Avoid contact with people who are sick.
- *Stay home if you are sick.
- *Cough and sneeze into your elbow, not your hand. Alternatively, cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash, and wash your hands.
- *Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
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- Tri-County Link Bus Cleaning
- Tri-county Link buses are cleaned on a regular basis. Additional preventative measures include focusing on deeply cleaning high touch areas more frequently and increased frequency of the cleaning/sanitizing of public areas.
Press releases and News
Holiday Service reminder - 2019 Christmas and New Year's service
- Christmas Eve December 24, 2019
- Christmas Day December 25, 2019
- New Year’s Day January 1, 2020
Holiday Service reminder - Thanksgiving service (11.28.19-11.29.19)
TRICOUNTY LINK TO SUSPEND OPERATIONS BEGINNING SEPT. 2 CARTA SERVICE TO BE MONITORED
RIVERS AVE.PARK AND RIDE OPENING WEDNESDAY JULY 17, 2019

- Starting on Wednesday July 17, 2019 the Rivers Ave. Park and Ride will open for passengers.
- All CARTA and Tricounty Link customers should park in the new fenced in area next to Texas Roadhouse starting Wednesday July 17, 2019.
TRICOUNTY LINK ROUTES IMPACTED:
CS1, CS2 AND B102.
- The Express and Tricounty Link buses will no longer travel through the T-Mobile/Velocity parking area, so it is very important all passengers park or be dropped off and wait in the NEW Park and Ride area. Bus stops will be located at shelters in parking lot.
- Route 12 will also be serving the Park and Ride lot starting Monday July 22, 2019 and the stop will be located near the entrance to the Park and Ride lot on Antler near Melnick.
- Route 10 will be slightly modified to start serving the lot area on Monday July 22nd. The new stop will be located on Antler and Melnick next to the Park and Ride lot.
- Stop at Otranto Rd. across from the Murphy Express
- Sheltered stop near the Library on Antler
- Near the new Park and Ride lot located on Antler
- Passengers should plan arrive a little earlier than usual the first few days to have a little extra time to become familiar with the new area and process.
- Staff will be on hand to assist passengers with the new parking area.
- Bathrooms will be available at the Rivers Ave. Park and Ride lot and will be open Monday Friday 5am-8pm.
Holiday Service Reminder
Tricounty Link services will not operate on Independence Day, 07/04/19. Thank you to all our riders and have a safe and happy holiday. [raw]
Christmas and New Years Holiday Service Reminder
Tricounty Link services will not operate on Christmas Eve 12/24/18, Christmas Day 12/25/18 and New Years Day 1/1/19. Thank you to all our riders and have a safe and happy holidays. [raw]Holiday Service Reminder
Tricounty Link services will not operate on Thanksgiving Day, 11/22/18 or the Day after Thanksgiving 11/23/18. Thank you to all our riders and have a safe and happy holiday. [raw] Veterans and Active-Duty Military RIDE CARTA, TRICOUNTY LINK FOR FREE ON VETERANS DAYCharleston Area Regional Transportation Authority & TriCounty Link BERKELEY-CHARLESTON-DORCHESTER COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS PROGRAMS
VETERANS AND ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY RIDE CARTA, TRICOUNTY LINK FOR FREE ON VETERANS DAY
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Nov. 08, 2018) ? All U.S. armed services veterans and current military personnel can ride Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) and TriCounty Link services for free on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11.
Veterans and military personnel make great sacrifices for our country. Allowing them to ride for free on Veterans Day is one small way CARTA and TriCounty Link can say thank you, said CARTA board chairman Mike Seekings. ?
A military ID, service photo, a memento ? such as a veterans cap or other similar items ? will be enough to get veterans and current military on board at no cost.
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ABOUT CARTA The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is a public transportation system dedicated to providing affordable transit in the Charleston community through local fixed routes, on-demand paratransit service and express commuter routes. For the latest on CARTA, visit www.ridecarta.com, like us on Facebook or follow on Twitter at @RideCARTA. All customers are encouraged to plan rides and track buses with the CARTA-endorsed Transit app.
ABOUT TRICOUNTY LINK
The TriCounty Link system is comprised of nine regular fixed routes and six commuter routes providing services to rural residents of Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. The current fleet consists of 60 vehicles seating from 14 to 32 passengers. All TriCounty Link vehicles are ADA compliant and include wheelchair lifts, and on average, two wheelchair tie-down positions per vehicle. For the latest on TriCounty Link, visit www.ridetricountylink.com and like us on Facebook.
MEDIA CONTACT Daniel Brock Rawle Murdy Associates (919) 820-2612 dbrock@rawlemurdy.com Veterans Day Holiday Service Reminder-
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- B101 Moncks Corner/Jamestown
- B102 Moncks Corner/Goose Creek
- B105 Moncks Corner/Mt. Pleasant
- CS1 Moncks Corner/North Charleston
- CS3 Summerville/Moncks Corner
- CS4 Moncks Corner/St. Stephen/Cross
- CS8-Link to Lunch
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Inclement Weather Threat-Hurricane Michael
Tricounty Link Hurricane Matthew Information
Due to the threat of inclement weather from Hurricane Michael, along with King tides this week, expect possible delays and detours in service on Thursday 10/11/18. Any changes in service will be posted here, please check back periodically for updates.July 12, 2017 - Super Kmart Park N Ride Lot News
May 5, 2017 RFP for Audit Services
Employment Opportunity - Safety and Training Manager
Employment Opportunity - Safety and Training Manager
TriCounty Link is now hiring a Safety and Training Manager - More info....August 5, 2016 Dump the Pump Facebook Contest Winner
Dump the Pump Facebook Contest Winner Announced

Ron Mitchum, TriCounty Link Executive Director; Linky and Barbara Flynn, TCL Mobility Manager were on hand to congratulate Lizzy Goodrich, the winner of the Dump the Pump Facebook contest. Lizzy won this 26" Schwinn Cruiser by Liking and Sharing us on Facebook. Lizzy often rides her bicycle to work at the Gibbs Art Gallery and is a great example of how we can all take advantage of alternative transportation to help reduce traffic congestion in the Lowcountry.
TriCounty Link and CARTA are here to serve you!

TriCounty Link is pleased to provide curb-to-curb deviated route service that is scheduled in advance. If you are, or would like to qualify click on Routes and scroll down to ADA Policy, or call us at 843-899-4096 for more information. Tel-A-Ride is a specialized curb-to-curb service for individuals with disabilities provided by CARTA. Visit CARTAs website at http://ridecarta.com or call 843-724-7420 for more information.
TriCounty Link Weekend Express

TriCounty Link Named Best Rural Public Transportation Provider

TriCounty Link Introduces Dorchester Connector

TriCounty Link Gives Back to the Community

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- September 2007 - Implemented new service along the Highway 17 North corridor from Mt. Pleasant to McClellanville.
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- October 2007 - Introduced Saturday service on the Highway 17 North route.
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- January 2008 - Named Public Transit Provider of the Year by the SCDOT. Executive Director Will Hutto receives SCDOT Director's Award.
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- January 2008 - Implemented two new routes on Johns Island.
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- August 2008 - Implemented Commuter Solutions program with three new commuter routes.
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- July 2009 - Implemented free Link-to-Lunch service.
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- September 2010 - Wins two American Public Transportation Association AdWheel Awards. Also receives Excellence Award from the National Association of Development Organizations?Research Foundation (NADO).
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- October 2009 - Implemented fourth Commuter Solutions route.
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- February 2010 - Named Best Rural Transit Provider in South Carolina by the SCDOT.
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- July 2010 - Introduced wireless internet on Commuter routes.
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- Ridership doubled during the five-year period between FY 2004-2005 and FY 2008-2009, with the largest annual increase of 38 percent occurring between FY 2007-2008 and FY 2008-2009.
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- TriCounty Link has experienced an overall increase of 4 percent during the period FY 2008-2009 and FY 2009-2010, with the largest increases occurring on the Commuter Solutions Routes.
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