Proposed Service Changes
Winston-Salem Transit Authority Route Study
JOIN US AT A PUBLIC MEETING!
We are proposing updates to our bus network to help more people get where they need to go faster. These service changes include faster travel times, new and modified routes, route eliminations, and microtransit in some areas. TAKE OUR SURVEY!
VIRTUAL
Monday, February 23, 2026
Watch the meeting recording on YouTube!
IN-PERSON
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Central Library
660 W. 5th Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
8:00am – 5:00pm
Clark Campbell Transportation Center
100 W. 5th Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Sprague Street Community Center
1350 E. Sprague Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Thursday, March 5, 2026
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Hanes Hosiery Community Center
501 Reynolds Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Proposed Changes
Run our most popular routes more often!
These routes would run every 30 minutes: 81, 86, 89, 92, 93, 96, 103, 105
Make routes more direct!
These routes would cut a few stops to complete their trips faster: 87, 93, 104
Test out a new Microtransit Zone to replace Route 97.
Microtransit works like a rideshare service.
Discontinue some less popular routes:
82, 88, 97, 101, 102, 108, 109
Introducing WSTA-X, your premier job line!
These two new crosstown routes will skip Downtown to connect people and jobs, running every 30 minutes.
WSTA-X North would go from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center through the Hanes Mill area.
WSTA-X North would travel from the Hanes Mill Rd Walmart along University Parkway, Shattalon Drive, Reynolda Rd, Northwest Blvd, S Hawthorne Rd, Queen St, and Medical Center Blvd.
WSTA-X South would connect Salem Gardens to Hanes Mall.
WSTA-X South would travel along Terry Rd SE, Reynolds Park Rd, Waughton St, Thomasville Rd SE, E Sprague St, Old Lexington Rd, Clemmonsville Rd, Brewer Rd, Southpark Blvd, Ardmore Rd, Ebert Rd, London Ln, Burke Mill Rd, Frontis Plaza Blvd, and Hanes Mall Blvd.
Route Changes
Route 87
Route 87 is located in the Northwest area of the city.
We are proposing to shorten the route by eliminating the section along Germanton Road and East Hanes Mill Road.
At the same time, we will be introducing the new WSTA-X North crosstown route and increasing service on Route 89 to run every 30 minutes.
View the map and take our survey to let us know how this change affects you!
If you cannot reach Route 87 with this change, you can see if you are eligible for TransAID service.
Route 93
Route 93 is located in the Northeast area of the city.
We are proposing to shorten the route, eliminating the sections on 10th Street, East 12th Street, Gerald Street, and New Walkertown Road.
With this change, we would increase service from one bus every 60 minutes to one bus every 30 minutes.
View the map and take our survey to let us know how this change affects you!
If you cannot reach Route 93 with this change, alternative transit options include Route 96 and you can see if you are eligible for TransAID service.
Route 104
Route 104 is located in the Southeast area of the city.
We are proposing to shorten the route, eliminating the section along Old Lexington Road from Teague Road to Clemmonsville Circle.
At the same time, we will be introducing the new WSTA-X South crosstown route and increasing service on Routes 86 and 105 to run every 30 minutes.
View the map and take our survey to let us know how this change affects you!
If you cannot reach Route 104 with this change, alternative transit options include Routes 83, 86 and the new WSTA-X South crosstown route. You can also see if you are eligible for TransAID service.
Route Eliminations
“I am a rider on one of the routes proposed for elimination. How will I get to my destination?”