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GoLine
Route 2 bus at the main transit hub in Vero Beach
Route 2 bus at the main transit hub in Vero Beach
Overview
OwnerIndian River County
Transit typeBus System
Number of lines14
Number of stations504 total
Daily ridership5,400 (2025)
Operation
Began operation1992
Operator(s)Senior Resource Association, Indian River County transit
Number of vehicles23

GoLine is the free public bus system of Indian River County, Florida.[1] The system opened in 1992 as the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC).[2][3] Since then, GoLine has grown to serve 1.35 million passengers during the 2023-2024 fiscal year.[4]

According to Business View magazine, there are currently 504 permanent stops across Indian River County.[5] The main transit hub was constructed in 2017.[6] Since 1992, the Senior Resource Association has operated GoLine.[7]

History

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Founding and expansions

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GoLine was founded in 1992 and opened in 1994 when fixed route bus service was introduced to meet the growing population of Indian River County.

In the early 2000s, Indian River Transit created several routes within Vero Beach and Sebastian with a connection to Barefoot Bay in neighboring Micco.[8]

In 2006, Indian River Transit rebranded to GoLine.

Transit hub construction

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In 2017, the relocation of the main transit hub on 16th street in Vero Beach was completed, creating a modern terminal where 6 lines currently terminate.[9]

FDOT plaque at main transit hub

The south county transit hub opened in April 2017 to expand the GoLine connectivity in Vero Beach South and Florida Ridge. The site of the transit hub is the Intergenerational (IG) Recreation Center.[10]

Partnerships and awards

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Awards

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The GoLine system has received many awards. In 2011, 2016, 2018, and 2022 GoLine won urban community transportation coordinator of the year for the state of Florida. The GoLine won national urban system of the year award in 2018. Several other awards were granted as well.

GoLine System Awards, as displayed in the main transit hub

Partnerships

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Beginning in May 2024, the GoLine partnered with the senior bus service, community coach, to make the network more accessible to seniors in Indian River County.[11][12]

During Hurricane Milton, GoLine partnered with Indian River County Emergency Management Services to provide access to hurricane shelters.[13]

A February 2025 article by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) ranked the system as the most efficient in the state.[14]

Routes

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GoLine operates 14 routes in Indian River County, from Indian River County Main Transit hub, South County Transit Hub, and North County Transit Hub. GoLine is open Monday through Friday.[15][16]

Route Map of GoLine at the main transit hub

Link to details about GoLine including route maps, schedules and information.[17]

Route list

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Route 1

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Serves 29 stops from the Beachside to Main Transit Hub[18]

Route 2

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Serves 29 stops from The Indian River Mall to Vero Beach Regional Airport to Main Transit Hub[19]

Route 3

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Serves 33 stops from Gifford Health Center to Indian River Hospital to Main Transit Hub[20]

Route 4

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Serves 46 stops from IG center to Florida Ridge to Main Transit Hub[21]

Route 5

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Serves 40 stops from Sebastian Medical Center to North County Transit Hub[22]

Route 6

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Serves 48 stops from IG center to Highlands (Florida Ridge) to Main Transit Hub[23]

Route 7

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Serves 33 stops from IG center to the Indian River Mall[24]

Route 8

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Serves 34 stops from Gifford Health Center to Main Transit Hub[25]

Route 9

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Serves 37 stops from North County Transit Hub to the Indian River Mall[26]

Route 10

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Serves 49 stops from Fellsmere to North County Transit Hub[27]

Route 11

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Serves 35 stops from the Main Transit Hub to Sebastian River Medical Center[28]

Route 12

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Serves 42 stops from Sebastian to North County Transit Hub[29]

Route 13

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Serves 39 stops from the Indian River Mall to Vero Beach Outlets[30]

Route 14

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Serves 40 stops from Gifford Health Center to the Indian River Mall[31]

Route 15

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Serves 9 stops from IG center to Indian River State College (Ft. Pierce)[32]

Fleet and facilities

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Fleet

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GoLine operates 20 standard buses for its routes, and utilizes shuttles buses for several other routes. According to the county, GoLine operates one bus per route. [1] Despite the low fleet size, 1.3 million trips were made by GoLine in 2023.[33][34]

GoLine Shuttle Bus
Standard GoLine Bus

In 2023, GoLine announced that electric vehicles would be added to the system which are expected to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency for the network.[35]

Facilities

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The main transit hub in Vero Beach includes six permanent bus ports for routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8, and a limited stop for route 11. The station also includes outdoor and indoor waiting areas with restrooms as well. Two vending machines are available for guests.[36]

Main Transit Hub
South County Transit Hub
Standard GoLine stop at Barber St. in Sebastian

Most stops consist of a single sign, and there are numerous covered stops as well, like at North and South County Transit Hubs.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Community Coach & Indian River Transit - Public Transit in Vero Beach, FL | VeroBeach.com". verobeach.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  2. ^ seniorresour. "Senior Resources | Transportation | Community Coach | GoLine". Senior Resource Association. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  3. ^ "Community Transportation System". FDOT. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  4. ^ https://indianriver.gov/Document%20Center/Services/Metropolitan%20Planning%20Organization/(TDP)%20-%20TRANSIT%20DEVELOPMENT%20PLAN/TDP_2022.pdf
  5. ^ "Senior Resource Association's GoLine Transit". Business View Magazine. March 19, 2025. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  6. ^ Wixon, Colleen. "Indian River County's new GoLine bus hub opening next month". Treasure Coast. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  7. ^ "Senior Resource Association to Expand Transit Service Hours for GoLine, Community Coach". WQCS. April 25, 2024. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  8. ^ https://indianriver.gov/Document%20Center/Services/Metropolitan%20Planning%20Organization/(TDP)%20-%20TRANSIT%20DEVELOPMENT%20PLAN/TDP_2021.pdf
  9. ^ "2019 40 Under 40: Chris Stephenson". Mass Transit. September 13, 2019. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  10. ^ Wixon, Colleen. "Indian River County's new GoLine bus hub opening next month". Treasure Coast. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  11. ^ "Senior Resource Association to Expand Transit Service Hours for GoLine, Community Coach". WQCS. April 25, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  12. ^ seniorresour. "Senior Services | Transportation | Community Coach". Senior Resource Association. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  13. ^ "Need transportation? Here's how you can get a ride to a local shelter or to safety". WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm. October 8, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  14. ^ Slater, Nick. "Indian River's GoLine bus service is most cost-efficient public transportation in state". Treasure Coast. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  15. ^ "Riding GoLine". www.golineirt.com. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  16. ^ "Whole Child Indian River: GoLine - Sun May 11 17:39:27 EDT 2025". indianriver.ezshs.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  17. ^ https://www.golineirt.com/GoLineGuide.pdf
  18. ^ "GoLine 1 bus - Vero Beach". transitapp.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  19. ^ "GoLine 2 bus - Vero Beach". transitapp.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  20. ^ "GoLine 3 bus - Vero Beach". transitapp.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  21. ^ "GoLine 4 bus - Vero Beach". transitapp.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  22. ^ "GoLine 5 bus - Vero Beach". transitapp.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  23. ^ "GoLine 6 bus - Vero Beach". transitapp.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  24. ^ "GoLine 7 bus - Vero Beach". transitapp.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  25. ^ "GoLine 8 bus - Vero Beach". transitapp.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  26. ^ "GoLine 9 bus - Vero Beach". transitapp.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  27. ^ "GoLine 10 bus - Vero Beach". transitapp.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  28. ^ "rt 11 Route: Schedules, Stops & Maps - Us 1 & Barber St. (Publix) (Updated)". moovitapp.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  29. ^ "GoLine 12 bus - Vero Beach". transitapp.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  30. ^ "GoLine 13 bus - Vero Beach". transitapp.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  31. ^ "GoLine 14 bus - Vero Beach". transitapp.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  32. ^ "GoLine 15 bus - Vero Beach". transitapp.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  33. ^ Submission, Community (April 30, 2024). "Senior Resource Association to Expand Transit Service Hours for GoLine, Community Coach". Vero News. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  34. ^ Slater, Nick. "Indian River's GoLine bus service is most cost-efficient public transportation in state". Treasure Coast. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  35. ^ Weber, Thomas. "Electric buses could be coming to Indian River GoLine with environmental, cost benefits". Treasure Coast. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  36. ^ "Community Coach & Indian River Transit - Public Transit in Vero Beach, FL | VeroBeach.com". verobeach.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
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