Welcome!

Central Area Rural Transit System, Inc. (CARTS) is the result of a group of central Kenai Peninsula citizens getting together to find a way to give residents a ride…and it works! The solution is a coordinated community attempt to serve the needs of those whose transportation resources are few and whose need is great, utilizing the vehicles and services that we already have in a better way.

CARTS is a demand response system set up to provide rides to residents and visitors to the central Kenai Peninsula including the cities of Soldotna and Kenai and communities of Kasilof, Sterling and Nikiski.  CARTS takes calls during regular weekday hours and guarantees rides between the hours of 7 am and 11 pm five days a week, except for work trips. Work trips are provided twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. 

CARTS operates on pre-purchased punchcards, and passengers must schedule their rides the day before.  CARTS gives the most cost-effective, appropriate ride for that passenger, including those who have disabilities, and all rides are door-to-door.  This delivery concept was found to be the most flexible approach to most effectively utilize existing seat capacity, provide for expansion, adjust for economic conditions, and to reach the most riders and employers.

CARTS offices are located at 43530 Kalifornsky Beach Road across from Save U More.