Page ContentNorth Carolina’s public transit network is made up of seven types of systems that serve the public in all 100 counties. Table CaptionTransit System DescriptionNumber in N.C. CommunityA single-county system that provides transportation to the general public, as well as to eligible human service agency and elderly clients. Some are organized as authorities, while others are private nonprofits or county departments.65Urban Single-CityIncludes transportation programs that operate in single cities located in metropolitan areas (with a population of more than 50,000)15Fixed Route in Small CitiesSmall city systems that operate fixed-route transit but are not located in cities large enough under 50,000 in population1Consolidated Small City-CommunityA single-county system that has a significant level of service in a town a result of the presence of a state university3Regional CommunityA multi-county transit program that operates primarily in rural areas7Consolidated Urban-CommunityIncludes an urbanized area and a single county5Regional UrbanRegional public transportation authorities that serve primarily urbanized areas2 Related Public Transit Agencies Response to Hurricane HelenePDF • 1MB • January 29, 2025Public Apprenticeship & Internship ProgramsThe Public Transportation Internship/Apprenticeship Program gives college and post-graduate students hands-on training in public transportation careers.Webpage Interactive Map: Public Transit Service AreasWebpage Map: Public Transit Systems in N.C.PDF • 1MB • September 23, 2022Local Transit SearchWebpage Benefits of Public TransitA breakdown of the economic benefits of public transportation in North Carolina.Webpage Last updated Nov. 16, 2022