Fort Bragg Transit: Free App-Based Rides Set to Launch in 2027

Fort Bragg plans to launch the Bragg Connector, a free on-demand microtransit service, next summer. The program is designed to replace the need for personal vehicles for the more than 240,000 service members, family members, and civilian employees stationed on the 160,000-acre post.

The service operates through a mobile application rather than fixed bus routes. Users request specific point-to-point trips, similar to a rideshare model. This approach is modeled after a similar system currently operating at Fort Carson in Colorado.

Adam DiGaudio, the Intergovernmental Military Manager for Fayetteville, stated that residents in on-post housing will be able to book rides from their front doors. He noted that the service aims to reduce isolation by providing a reliable option for travel between specific locations. The city of Fayetteville is coordinating with the Department of Public Works, Garrison Headquarters, and North Carolina Park Transportation’s Integrated Mobility Division to structure the program.

DiGaudio emphasized that the city’s role is to plan alongside military partners without disrupting existing Department of Transit operations. The goal is to establish a dedicated transit operation for installation personnel and their dependents. Potential service points include the Child Development Center, barracks, and dining facilities.

Lawrence Pico, deputy director of Public Works, cited the current difficulty of navigating the large installation. He stated that crossing the post can take 30 to 40 minutes by car. Pico believes the new microtransit system will ease traffic congestion and improve the daily quality of life for those living and working on base.

The program remains in the planning stage. DiGaudio confirmed that the final number of vehicles and the staffing structure have not been determined. The city will provide the Army with a cost proposal once those details are finalized. Pico said the service is intended to reduce logistical concerns for service members, allowing them to focus on readiness and training.

The Bragg Connector is expected to open in the summer of 2027. It will serve as a flexible, no-cost transportation option for all authorized personnel on the installation.