WILMINGTON — The Delaware Authority for Regional Transit, working with Wilmington Councilwoman Shané Darby, has completed several bus stop improvements in Wilmington’s 2nd District.

According to a news release, Councilwoman Darby contacted DART last spring requesting improvements for the district’s most heavily used bus stops.

New bus shelters were installed along Market Street at 19th Street and opposite 20th Street, on Washington Street at Concord Avenue and on 18th Street at Baynard Boulevard.

The new shelter installations, which include benches and solar lighting, will receive weekly cleanings and trash removal. A new bench was also installed at the bus stop on Washington Street at 26th Street and another will be added on Washington Street at 30th Street.

According to Delaware Transit Corporation Chief Executive Officer John Sisson, “We know the importance of connecting people to their destinations, safely and efficiently. Our team is continually looking for ways to improve the customer experience.

“By adding amenities to our bus stops such as shelters, benches and lighting, our riders are provided with a more comfortable waiting area to access their destinations.”

Councilwoman Darby said, “As a councilperson, it is always important to make sure that citizens have access to public transportation which includes having safe, well-lit shelters and benches to wait for the bus. These small, but necessary changes are vital in making an impact on the everyday lives of residents who rely on our public transportation system.

“I will continue to push for community development and urban planning in the 2nd District.”

Councilwoman Darby’s request for new bus shelters was supported by Sen. Darius Brown, D-Wilmington, who said, “As a former city councilman, I understood the importance of Councilwoman Shané Darby’s request for me to help her provide bus shelters to our city residents.”

Councilwoman Darby is a member of the Intergovernmental Committee (vice chair); Community Development & Urban Planning; Education, Youth & Families; and Personnel committees.

The DTC, a subsidiary of the Delaware Department of Transportation, operates DART First State.

For more information, visit DartFirstState.com or call 1-800-652-DART (3278). Real-time bus information and DART Pass, the mobile fare payment option, are both available on the free DART Transit app.