Residents in Bandera County now have access to a more defined public transportation option through Alamo Regional Transit’s “Bandera Connect” service, which provides scheduled stops throughout the city and surrounding areas.
Alamo Regional Transit, or ART, is a program of the Alamo Area Council of Governments, a regional organization that coordinates services among local governments in South Central Texas.
ART provides public transportation across a 12-county region, including Bandera County, with a focus on rural mobility.
The Bandera Connect route operates Monday through Friday and links key locations in the city of Bandera with Lake Medina Shores, offering residents access to essential services, shopping and medical care.
According to materials released by the Alamo Area Council of Governments, the route includes stops at several high-traffic and community locations.
In the city of Bandera, stops include the Arthur Nagel Clinic, Silver Sage Senior Center, Bandera Lowe’s Market, the county courthouse, Kronkosky Public Library, Silver Sage Home Goods and Dollar General locations.
The route then extends south toward Lake Medina Shores, with stops at Dollar General on Wharton Dock Road, Lake Medina Community Pool, Walker Community Church and Copper Lantern.
Service begins with the first run at 9:30 a.m. and continues throughout the day, with the final run at 5 p.m., according to the schedule shown on the flyer.
Unlike ART’s traditional demand- response service, Bandera Connect follows a fixed route with designated stops.
Riders can board at these locations, and materials note that drivers may also stop when flagged along the route.
The flyer also indicates that deviations from the fixed route are available upon request within three-quarters of a mile, provided riders call ahead of time.
Additional deviation stops include the Bandera Family Practice Clinic and Bandera CVS Pharmacy.
Fares are listed at $1 per ride for the Bandera Connect service, though the flyer notes the fare is currently suspended.
ART vehicles are ADA-compliant and include features such as wheelchair accessibility, bike racks and free Wi-Fi, according to the flyer.
Officials say the service is intended to improve mobility for residents who may not have consistent transportation, connecting rural communities to everyday needs and services across Bandera County.
For more information or to plan a trip, residents can contact ART dispatch at 1-866-889-7433 or visit the AACOG website at aacog.gov/art.
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