How to apply for St. Lucie Area Regional Transit (ART) / Treasure Coast Connector — Free Fixed-Route Service

Who it's for

St. Lucie County's Area Regional Transit (ART), branded as the Treasure Coast Connector, is a fare-free public transit system on all 8 fixed routes. No fare is charged at boarding; no senior discount card is needed; no proof of age is required. This makes St. Lucie the second county in the modeled FL cluster (after Charlotte) with universal free transit for ALL riders regardless of age, income, or disability. The system serves Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Village, and the unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County with fixed-route bus service plus ART On Demand microtransit in select zones. ART operates on a transit grant model that funds the system through federal and state transit dollars rather than passenger fares. Call (772) 462-1778 for routes, schedules, and trip planning, or visit stlucieco.gov/departments-and-services/area-regional-transit for the current bus map.

What you'll need

• No application or enrollment required
• No proof of age, income, or disability needed
• Simply board any St. Lucie ART fixed-route bus during operating hours

Where to apply

Renewals

no renewal required; service is universally free