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The Department of Public Works (DPW) is informing the community that the Fort Christian Parking Lot will be closed to the public starting Monday, April 8, 2024, to allow for the 2024 Carnival Village. The lot will reopen on Monday, May 13, 2024. Any vehicles left in the parking lot after the scheduled closure date will be towed at the owner’s expense. ... See MoreSee Less

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is informing the community that the Fort Christian Parking Lot will be closed to the public starting Monday, April 8, 2024, to allow for the 2024 Carnival Village. The lot will reopen on Monday, May 13, 2024. Any vehicles left in the parking lot after the scheduled closure date will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Thank you to the Department of Public Works and the Department of Planning and Natural Resources employees for their participation in the 2024 Battle of the Agencies. Department of Planning and Natural Resources ... See MoreSee Less

Thank you to the Department of Public Works and the Department of Planning and Natural Resources employees for their participation in the 2024 Battle of the Agencies. Department of Planning and Natural ResourcesImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

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Due to a shortage of Mass Transit Operators, VITRAN fixed-route services for St. John will be suspended this morning.

Fixed-route services will resume at 1 p.m. ADA Paratransit services will be available for certified passengers as scheduled.

The department appreciates the community's patience and understanding.

Visit VITRANVI.COM for more information on routes.
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Due to a shortage of Mass Transit Operators, VITRAN fixed-route services for St. John will be suspended this morning. 

Fixed-route services will resume at 1 p.m. ADA Paratransit services will be available for certified passengers as scheduled. 

The department appreciates the communitys patience and understanding. 

Visit VITRANVI.COM for more information on routes.

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It can’t only be STJ! The bus route between Tide Village and Le Reine is not being adequately serviced. Yet another delay or no-show and again without notice! Last week the driver going east at midday suspended his route in order to charge his bus. No replacement and a 2-hour delay in route coverage. The DOT should have handed out brains along with the new buses because CLEARLY you all are also short in resources there!!! WTH, you all running this Territory like a backwater third world country.

Thank you all for participating but submissions are now closed! ... See MoreSee Less

Thank you all for participating but submissions are now closed!

A DPW Crew cleared George Simmons Gut located on St. John. ... See MoreSee Less

A DPW Crew cleared George Simmons Gut located on St. John.Image attachment

The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) is informing the public of several updates being made to the Virgin Islands Transit System (VITRAN) services.

One of the first major changes includes a proposed increase in fares for the fixed-route and paratransit services.

The proposed VITRAN fares for fixed-route and Paratransit services will begin April 15, 2024. According to senior VITRAN officials, the current fare pricing has not changed since the inception of VITRAN services in 1994. The department has attempted to avoid fare increases; however, the changes were implemented to offset rising fuel and maintenance costs.

The suggested fare increases for fixed-route services are from $1 to $2.50, and Paratransit services from $2 to $5. Discounts for Medicare Cardholders and free rides for seniors will remain in effect.

The public is asked to submit comments on the fare changes by March 26, 2024, by email to vitranplanning@dpw.vi.gov, or leave a voice message by calling 340-244-2269.

VITRAN officials previously discussed adjustments to the Senior Citizen Free Ride Policy, however, following concerns and commentary from the public, the department has decided that no changes will be made to the policy.

The department has also secured two new all electric vans for the VITRAN Plus ADA Paratransit Service.

The procurement of the vans was made possible through a Department of Interior grant awarded to the Virgin Islands Energy Office as part of the Energy Office’s mandate to create an electric fleet for the Virgin Islands Government. The first of the department’s EV fleet, one van is currently available on St. Croix, with the other electric van arriving in the future for the St. Thomas/St. John district.

Follow DPW on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. You can also log on to dpw.vi.gov and www.vitranvi.com to stay abreast of all things V.I. Public Works.
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The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) is informing the public of several updates being made to the Virgin Islands Transit System (VITRAN) services.

One of the first major changes includes a proposed increase in fares for the fixed-route and paratransit services. 

The proposed VITRAN fares for fixed-route and Paratransit services will begin April 15, 2024. According to senior VITRAN officials, the current fare pricing has not changed since the inception of VITRAN services in 1994. The department has attempted to avoid fare increases; however, the changes were implemented to offset rising fuel and maintenance costs. 

The suggested fare increases for fixed-route services are from $1 to $2.50, and Paratransit services from $2 to $5. Discounts for Medicare Cardholders and free rides for seniors will remain in effect.

The public is asked to submit comments on the fare changes by March 26, 2024, by email to vitranplanning@dpw.vi.gov, or leave a voice message by calling 340-244-2269. 

VITRAN officials previously discussed adjustments to the Senior Citizen Free Ride Policy, however, following concerns and commentary from the public, the department has decided that no changes will be made to the policy.

The department has also secured two new all electric vans for the VITRAN Plus ADA Paratransit Service. 

The procurement of the vans was made possible through a Department of Interior grant awarded to the Virgin Islands Energy Office as part of the Energy Office’s mandate to create an electric fleet for the Virgin Islands Government. The first of the department’s EV fleet, one van is currently available on St. Croix, with the other electric van arriving in the future for the St. Thomas/St. John district.

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The Department of Public Works (DPW) is advising the community of the upcoming closure of the Fort Christian Parking Lot to setup the 2024 Carnival Village. The parking lot will close to the motoring public on Monday, April 1, 2024, and re-open on Friday, May 10, 2024. Any vehicles left in the parking lot after the scheduled closure date will be towed at the owner’s expense.

The Department of Public Works wishes everyone a happy and safe carnival season!
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The Department of Public Works (DPW) is advising the community of the upcoming closure of the Fort Christian Parking Lot to setup the 2024 Carnival Village. The parking lot will close to the motoring public on Monday, April 1, 2024, and re-open on Friday, May 10, 2024. Any vehicles left in the parking lot after the scheduled closure date will be towed at the owner’s expense.

The Department of Public Works wishes everyone a happy and safe carnival season!

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We need public toilet in c/sted waterfront please

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