Island Transit is a public transportation system serving Galveston Island. The transit system has been in operation for more than 40 years and has a service area that covers approximately 25 square miles.Galveston has long been known for its historic streetcar system, however Hurricane Ike severely damaged the vintage steel wheel trolleys. The City of Galveston is currently working to rehabilitate the steel wheel trolleys, and has expanded the service area of the streetcar trolleys through the use of rubber tire trolleys. The rubber tire trolleys offer both a Downtown Route, and a Seawall Route.