The new West Palm Move bus starts its northbound run at South Olive Avenue and Acacia Road. It heads up Rosemary and Quadrille, then turns onto Dixie Highway at 8th Street. From there it stops at 10th, Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, 13th, North Lakeside Court, 19th, and 21st before making its last turn east onto Northwood Road. It finishes at Spruce Avenue and 24th Street. None of the route's named stops are on Flagler Drive.
The neighborhood is named for its waterfront, but this season its working connection to downtown runs a few blocks inland. The transit runs on Dixie Highway, and stretches of the Flagler waterfront stay closed until spring 2027.
Circuit's Last Day Was Tuesday
The Downtown Development Authority's Circuit On-Demand ran for the last time on Tuesday, September 30. At its peak, Circuit was a shared ride that went anywhere in its zone, including CityPlace, Brightline, the Tri-Rail station, and over the bridge to Worth Avenue and Ocean Boulevard. Fares averaged about $2. The DDA's dedicated Circuit page went up before the shutdown and still describes the service as running. The DDA's Getting Around page is the current one. The DDA has not given a reason for ending Circuit.
The city's own pilot, RideWPB, ended May 31. Circuit kept running through the summer gap. Both of those services are now gone. The city's replacement is West Palm Move, operated with Via. The city calls it permanent and pays for it with developer contributions, mobility fees, Community Redevelopment Agency money, and parking fees.
West Palm Move comes in two parts, and they serve the North End differently.
- Fixed route. Started September 8. Electric buses run between the Norton Museum of Art and Northwood Village for $1 a ride, paid by tapping a card on board. The launch release said buses would come every 8 to 10 minutes, and the current FAQ says every 10. Hours are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. You don't need the app for fixed-route-only trips.
- On-demand. Started September 15. Runs daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for $2 a ride. You can book in the app, on the web portal, or by phone at 561-264-0458.
Where the Bus Stops at the Northwood End
Most residents of Old Northwood and the streets off North Flagler will meet the fixed route at its northern end. The FAQ lists downtown and Clematis, CityPlace, Palm Beach Atlantic University, and Good Samaritan Medical Center as key stops along the way. Construction has already changed one stop.
"Beginning on 9/28, the SB Stop at 24th/Dixie Hwy will be shut down indefinitely due to local construction. The nearest open stop will be at Northwood/Spruce, which is a 4 minute walk from the closed stop."
The same alert says a temporary southbound stop is set up at 23rd Street and Dixie Highway until the work is done. Nearby, the city's road report shows 23rd Street fully closed between Pinewood and Broadway avenues through the end of November for The District project. The CRA lists The District at Northwood and The Spruce among the projects adding housing and commercial space to Northwood Village.
| Where you're starting | Closest West Palm Move option | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood Village, 400 block of Northwood Road | Fixed route at Northwood Rd/Dixie Hwy or Northwood Rd/Spruce Ave | $1 |
| Near 24th and Dixie, heading south | Temporary stop at 23rd/Dixie, or Northwood/Spruce | $1 |
| North of the route, up to 45th Street | On-demand directly, or on-demand to the fixed route | $2 either way |
| North of 45th Street | Outside the published on-demand boundary | None listed |
The $2 in that third row is the fare cap. A transfer between on-demand and the fixed route is free, so a trip using both costs $2 total. Show the driver your app receipt when you switch. So from the upper North End, a pickup near your door followed by the Dixie Highway bus costs the same as an on-demand ride straight downtown.
The Edge Is 45th Street
Before launch, the city described the new service area as the part of the city east of I-95, from 45th Street south to Arlington Road. The Palm Beach Post describes it the same way, as the downtown and other neighborhoods east of Interstate 95. The network map was last updated September 29 and notes that the design may change. Check the map in the app for your exact block before counting on a pickup.
The boundary also changes trips to the island. Circuit's zone included Worth Avenue and Ocean Boulevard. West Palm Move's boundary is described only by mainland landmarks: I-95, 45th Street, and Arlington Road. If you used to take Circuit across the bridge for lunch, plan that trip another way. Rose Trolley is still running as a paid local option, at $1, $2, or $3 depending on zone. The free downtown trolley ended in May 2023.
Ridership is still building. The Post reported about 50 riders a day over the first three days of opening week, a start city leaders called encouraging, according to city records. In its launch-week coverage, WPTV talked with first-time rider John Sampson, who liked the convenience. It also reported a nearby resident's concern that people might park on neighborhood streets to catch the $1 route. WPBF spoke with resident Andrew Krinsky, who supports the service because traffic is getting worse.
Why Flagler Drive Isn't the Easy Way Downtown This Season
The waterfront has its own reasons to send people inland. The $35.5 million rebuild of Currie Park at 2400 North Flagler Drive is underway. The city expects the first phase to open in spring 2027 and has not set a date. A July Palm Beach Post story gave a tentative March opening. The city's newer "spring 2027" window replaces it. Until then, the sidewalk on the east side of North Flagler Drive in front of the park stays closed.
More closures are planned. A utility project will fully close North Flagler Drive between 30th and 34th streets in early 2027, with marked detours. When Currie Park reopens, the Post reports, the first phase will include docks, an amphitheater, a playground, a kayak launch, and pickleball and tennis courts. A boardwalk and splash pad are not in the first phase. A city panel picked Miami-based Breakwater Hospitality Group to run a proposed 378-seat Sea Salt Beach House in the park. In July the city and the group were still negotiating a contract, and the restaurant would come later.
Fall events close the south end of Flagler too.
- Every Saturday from October 3. The West Palm Beach GreenMarket started its 32nd season on the Great Lawn at 100 N. Clematis St. and runs weekly through May 22, 2027. New vendors this year include Ba Café, Arya Tea Bar, Macaroner, Sayblee Products, and Truffle Smiles. Flagler Drive is closed between Banyan Boulevard and Datura Street from 7:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The Saturday bus stops at Quadrille and Clematis on its southbound run, on the street that leads east to the Great Lawn. On Saturdays the route uses Sapodilla Avenue stops in place of the Rosemary ones.
- Saturday, October 31. LagoonFest 2026 runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Flagler Drive. It's a free family event with exhibits and wildlife experiences.
- Friday, November 27. Nights in Northwood Village returns from 6 to 9 p.m. on the 400 block of Northwood Road, with Jam-X The Band. The city describes the quarterly night market as having more than 50 vendors. The event is a short walk from the Northwood Road and Spruce Avenue stop, and the fixed route runs until 9 p.m. on weekdays.
Put together, these dates mean Flagler Drive will be partly closed at the downtown end on many Saturdays this fall and at Currie Park until spring 2027. Meanwhile, Dixie Highway has a $1 electric bus, with a printed schedule, from 21st Street to the Norton.
The Matt & Nick Team follows changes like these along North Flagler Drive and in Northwood, from the Currie Park schedule to the 30th–34th Street closure. If you want to know how they affect daily life on a particular block, or what's next on the waterfront, contact us.
