CityLink
Weather Updates
The following deviations are in place due to flooding on September 9, 2020
- Route #2E.N. 10th before Cockerell (big dip)Cockerell floods around E.N. 7th
- Route #3NorthwayE.N. 10th by Cockerell (big dip)N. 13th by GoodwillPine @ N. 9th
- Route #6
S. Clack - Route #7
If you need to go to Target, Veterans Center, or Goodwill area please let the driver know. The Driver will let you off behind Target. - Route #9
PlazaMarigoldSteffensIf you have any questions, please call the station at 325-676-6287 option #1Construction Updates
Weekday Route 7 & S26
Due to continued construction, the intersection at South 20th and Butternut will be closed beginning July 7th. This intersection closure will require CityLink to re-route Bus 7 and Bus 26 to South 21st between Jeanette Street and Belmont Blvd. The bus stop at South 20th and Palm will be temporarily closed due to this re-route. The nearest bus stop is located 1 block west at South 20th and Jeanette.
Weekday Route 7
Due to road construction on Sayles Boulevard, effective June 15 Citylink will detour Weekday Route 6 to avoid the area between Industrial Boulevard and South 36th:
- The detour route will travel north on Amarillo Street from Industrial Boulevard to South 36th then return to the normal routing on Sayles Boulevard. This detour will be in
place until the construction is complete. Bus stops that will be closed are at Sayles at South 41st and Sayles at Cooper High School.
Saturday Route S26
Due to road construction on Sayles Boulevard, effective June 15 Citylink will detour Saturday Route 26 to avoid the area between Industrial Boulevard and South 36th:
- The detour route will travel north on Amarillo Street from Industrial Boulevard to South 36th then return to the normal routing on Sayles Boulevard. This detour will be in
place until the construction is complete. Bus stops that will be closed are at Sayles at South 41st and Sayles at Cooper High School.
COVID-19 Updates
July 13, 2020 Update
CityLink considers the health and safety of its passengers and employees as top priority and is addressed with the utmost importance.
In order to protect the well-being of passengers and our employees, CityLink continues to disinfect high touch areas inside our buses after each trip. Nightly sanitizing of all buses have been continual throughout the virus outbreak. The passenger lobby currently has some limited seating to promote social distancing. The lobby area is also disinfected several times throughout the day.
Another safety measure that has been incorporated is the installation of clear plastic curtains as a moveable barrier to reduce the risk of virus exposure within the farebox/driver area. Seating in the front priority area is not available to allow more social distancing within the bus.
CityLink continues to encourage passengers to protect themselves from germs and practice social distancing. Signs have been installed in the buses encouraging passengers to wear face coverings. Masks will continue to be distributed to passengers that want to wear them as our supply allows.
CityLink has implemented safeguards with its employees such as wearing masks and gloves plus daily temperature checks however, it will require everyone’s cooperation to limit the spread of this virus.
We realize that our passengers have travel needs within our community therefore, CityLink will continue to operate all essential transportation services as scheduled.
CityLink Transit
CityLink is the public transit system for the City of Abilene. We provide safe, reliable, and affordable transportation for the citizens of Abilene.
What We Do
- Fixed Route Service - We provide eight weekday and six Saturday fixed route routes, which are distributed geographically across the city
- Paratransit Service - We provide door-to-door ADA paratransit service
- Evening Service - We offer advanced reservation, on-demand curb to curb service after 6:15pm until 11:45pm, Monday through Saturday.
Service Days
All services are provided Monday-Saturday. There is no service Sundays or on the following holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Current Promotions
Expanded On Call Area
Phone: 325-676-6287 Option 2
A new expanded on-call service zone will be available effective July 15, 2019, for eastern Abilene trips. Weekday Route 6 has the stop at the Mall of Abilene. Trips can be booked a minimum of 2 hours before and a maximum of 7 days in advance.
Travel Training Program
CityLink offers free 'travel training' for individuals who want to access the fixed-route bus system. The program also teaches individuals with disabilities and older adults how to travel independently using public transportation. This program offers three types of training tailored to meet each participant’s need:
Trip Training
Participants in this type of training work one-on-one with a travel trainer to practice using buses to travel to locations they visit on a regular basis.
Transit Orientation
Travel trainer provides a general introduction to bus accessibility to educate participants on how to use the CityLink services.
Group Transit Orientation
A travel trainer provides an overview of accessibility features in transit vehicles and how to plan trips, pay and travel safely in the community while using fixed-route buses.
Groups and Individuals can sign up for travel training by calling 325-676-6BUS Option 2.
West Central Texas Rides (WCTX)
WCTX Rides is a safe, dependable, cost-effective, and seamless transportation network that provides mobility, improved quality of life, and a stimulus for economic development in West Central Texas.
Plan trips using our region's transportation system for affordable, accessible, and connected transportation.
- City and Rural Rides
- CityLink
- Disability in Action
- Double Mountain Coach
- Private Transportation services (Greyhound, ridesharing, taxis, etc)
- Spartan
