![]() ![]() The City of Key West Department of Transportation ( KWDoT) provides many services to the community, visitors, and internal customers, including over 400 city associates. Click here to learn more about this innovative service in the video below. On-Demand Transit began operating within the City of Key West and Stock Island on November 30, 2022. Transit Grants Manager and Support Worker of the Year Carolyn Haia accepted the award on behalf of all transit workers. “Transit team members work hard daily to help customers access jobs, health care, school, community services, and many other personal, social, and civic opportunities with a smile.” “In addition to meeting stringent safety requirements," it reads, "transit team members must demonstrate customer service, patience, empathy, and understanding to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all community members and visitors. The proclamation notes that transit team members start their days before sunrise and finish them long after sunset, including working weekends and on or around holidays. Locally, Eduardo Hidalgo Gato introduced a mule-powered streetcar system to connect "Gatoville" to the downtown Key West area in the 1880s. Key West Mayor Teri Johnston and the City Commission have proclaimed Transit Worker Appreciation Week the week of March 13, 2023.Īccording to history, the first day of scheduled public transit bus service for Blaise Pascal's "Five-Penny Coaches” occurred in Paris on March 18, 1662. Sign up to receive transit alerts at /alerts or visit for more information.” Key West Transit riders can view more details regarding the upcoming service adjustments on KWTRANSIT.COM. The following bus routes will be discontinued on Monday, June 5: Route will operate Monday through Sunday, providing a more efficient, low-stress alternative to driving while improving mobility and convenience. The Workforce Express bus travels on Truman Avenue/North Roosevelt Boulevard & Duck Avenue during peak hours, only stopping at designated bus stops. ![]() On Monday, June 5, 2023, KWT launched the Workforce Express route from Stock Island to Bahama Village. ALL seniors ride ALL bus routes for FREE! Senior FREE Ride Day is Saturday, October 14, 2023. Some of our favorite local musicians will be playing Holiday Tunes, Reggae, and Calypso with the island sound of Steel Drums to round out the festivities.Last Update: OctoNext Update: As changes are made TOY DRIVE for Toys for Tots, Angels–Just 4 Kids, Key West Cares.Įach of Santa’s helpers who donates an unwrapped gift will also receive a free holiday drink from Schooner Wharf Bar. Share the holiday spirit, as local artists and authors sign and sell ORIGINAL WORKS for HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING. ![]() Then step into Santa’s southernmost workshop at Schooner Wharf. Great PRIZES for the Best Handmade Ornaments that are:Īll tree trimmers will be treated to a free holiday cocktail - egg nog, hot apple jack or Swedish Glogg. Maritime merry makers will deck the halls and make dreams come true at the popular waterfront winter wonderland. LOCATION: Schooner Wharf Bar and Galley On the Harbor Walk of Lights at William St. Sunday, December 4 – FREE to Attend Schooner Wharf Bar 2022 Tree Trimming Party and Toy Drive Starting at 6:00PM See light sculptures of ship’s anchors, tropical birds, tropical fish, a flock of pink flamingos, jolly pelicans, merry manatees, animated sea turtles and dancing dolphins, and even a festive moray eel, all under brightly lit holiday palm trees!Īnd with over 30,000 ADDITIONAL lights this year around the Historic Seaport, the 2022 Key West “Harbor Walk of Lights” is promised to be a real holiday treat! Walk along the water’s edge for a merry infusion of colorful lights and nautical holiday displays. The Key West “Harbor Walk of Lights” traditional main features will light up that night, including the 20’ Fishing Buoy Tree, a 16’ Nautical Christmas Tree and the original Key West Lobster Trap Tree. Enjoy creative holiday displays and thousands of lights honoring the “Maritime History of Key West”. LOCATION: The Harbor Walk plaza at Greene and Elizabeth St. Lights come on at 6:00pm, holiday music starts at 5:00pm 23 – Free The Lighting of the 2022 “Harbor Walk of Lights”
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