OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A new and free street trolly coming to downtown Ocala is launching this Friday, Sept. 15.
According to Ocala Main Street (OMS), the new transportation program features a route that will initially have three blocks with four stops throughout downtown’s historic district.
It will start at the northwest parking garage located in front of the Cantina parking lot. The trolly will then go south on Osceola and move west on Fort King Street.
After, the trolly will make a stop across from La Cuisine at the intersection of Fort King Street and Southwest 1st Avenue. It’ll then make a stop in front of the Marion Cultural Alliance before heading east on Broadway. It loops around the Downtown Square making its final stop at the northwest corner of the Frontage Road before heading back to the parking lot.
On Fridays and Saturdays, the trolly will operate from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. OMS plans to expand the hours and routes dependent on usage. They are encouraging you to hop on this weekend!
“OMS is asking our community to embrace this soft launch and help prove concept that this service is needed and wanted by our residents and visitors,” said OMS Executive Director Jessica Fieldhouse.
Cart World donated two golf carts to help launch the trolly.
OMS is also looking for volunteers to drive the carts. You must be 18 years old with a valid driver’s license. If you are interested in volunteering, you can sign up here.