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TheRide launches express bus route between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti in early May
Read full article: TheRide launches express bus route between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti in early MayLaunching May 5, the 104 Washtenaw Express will only make four stops between the Blake Transit Center and Ypsilanti Transit Center.
Ann Arbor’s May Mobility to deploy autonomous vehicles globally with new partnership
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s May Mobility to deploy autonomous vehicles globally with new partnershipMay Mobility has partnered with global transit technology company Via to launch thousands of AVs around the world.
Ann Arbor’s TheRide receives $7M for Ypsilanti Transit Center expansion project
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s TheRide receives $7M for Ypsilanti Transit Center expansion projectFederal funding will be put towards the construction of an improved and expanded transportation center, which is expected to break ground in 2026.
Ann Arbor’s TheRide awarded $2.1M for express bus service program slated for 2024
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s TheRide awarded $2.1M for express bus service program slated for 2024TheRide competed against other regional transit agencies that submitted projects designed to help with carbon reduction.
DDOT proposal to give bus drivers chance to earn yearly $4,000 attendance bonuses
Read full article: DDOT proposal to give bus drivers chance to earn yearly $4,000 attendance bonusesOn Monday, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced that all bus drivers within the Detroit Department of Transportation could earn up to $4,000 a year in bonuses. Drivers will have to meet a minimum attendance requirement to be eligible.
Ann Arbor’s TheRide drops mask requirement
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s TheRide drops mask requirementOn Tuesday, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide), dropped its mask requirement after the Transportation Security Administration announced it would stop enforcing a federal mask mandate.
Hank Winchester: With gas prices so high, I tried riding the bus. Here’s how it went
Read full article: Hank Winchester: With gas prices so high, I tried riding the bus. Here’s how it wentYou get on and the buses are clean, the drivers professional, and everyone is friendly. It felt like a carpool with friends.
With soaring gas prices, EVs and public transportation have never looked more attractive
Read full article: With soaring gas prices, EVs and public transportation have never looked more attractiveThe nationwide average price for a gallon of unleaded gas has reached record highs in 2022, according to GasBuddy.com.
Detroit’s QLINE will remain free to ride, new rider-benefits program launched
Read full article: Detroit’s QLINE will remain free to ride, new rider-benefits program launchedDetroit’s QLINE will remain free to ride through the summer months and riders can now take advantage of a rewards program for local businesses.
Ann Arbor’s TheRide receives $300K as first step of Ypsilanti Transit Center expansion
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s TheRide receives $300K as first step of Ypsilanti Transit Center expansionThe Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has announced it will receive $300,000 as part of a $16 million plan to expand the Ypsilanti Transit Center.
TheRide announces winter schedule starting January 30
Read full article: TheRide announces winter schedule starting January 30“Updates to service have been made to improve on-time performance and service reliability, and to better align with school start and end times," TheRide officials said in an email.
Workforce shortage forces Ann Arbor’s TheRide to reduce transportation services
Read full article: Workforce shortage forces Ann Arbor’s TheRide to reduce transportation servicesStarting Thursday, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is reducing bus services on select routes and suspending route 68.
More riders return as TheRide lifts capacity limits for Ann Arbor area buses
Read full article: More riders return as TheRide lifts capacity limits for Ann Arbor area busesCommunity members venturing out of their homes can now use buses from the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) for non-essential trips.
Fare reductions among changes proposed by Ann Arbor’s TheRide
Read full article: Fare reductions among changes proposed by Ann Arbor’s TheRideThe Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is asking for public feedback on its Fare Proposal, which outlines future fare changes for different passes and services.
Help The Ride determine next 25 years of public transportation around Ann Arbor
Read full article: Help The Ride determine next 25 years of public transportation around Ann ArborMembers will represent the community and give their input on the challenges and solutions faced by TheRide 2045, the public transit system’s long-range planning project.
TheRide to host public meetings on new transportation proposal
Read full article: TheRide to host public meetings on new transportation proposalANN ARBOR, Mich. – On Monday, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will host the first of several virtual meetings to talk to the public about its new service plan. Starting in August, the plan will affect all of TheRide’s bus routes as well as its A-Ride, GoldRide, FlexRide and Night/Holiday services. Changes presented by the proposal include reinstating some routes, adding select weekend services, revising routes to serve different areas and eliminating route variations. Meetings for public feedback will be held this week at noon on Monday and Wednesday, and at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Additional meetings will be at 6 p.m. on March 30, noon on March 31 and at 6 p.m. on April 1.
TheRide, Washtenaw County partner to provide shuttles to mass COVID vaccination site
Read full article: TheRide, Washtenaw County partner to provide shuttles to mass COVID vaccination siteANN ARBOR – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has partnered with the Washtenaw County Health Department to provide transportation to and from the county’s mass COVID vaccination site at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center. Service began on Wednesday and anyone who has a scheduled appointment at the EMU site can use the shuttles. “This is an important step in making our mass vaccination site at EMU more accessible. We’re thankful to the TheRide for working with us to provide transportation at no cost to riders,” Loveluck said in a news release. The shuttles operate every 30 minutesThe shuttles are limited to 20 individuals per vehicle.
Ann Arbor’s TheRide is hiring full time service crew members
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s TheRide is hiring full time service crew membersANN ARBOR, Mich. – Interested in working with public transportation? The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is looking to add three new, full-time members to its service crew. New service crew members will work afternoon shifts with hours between 4 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and on weekends, according to the job posting. During their training, members will be paid $17.74 per hour. After training, members will receive hourly pay of $21.29, which will increase to $24.60 after one year of employment.
TheRide will restore service in Ypsilanti, improve several routes starting Jan. 17
Read full article: TheRide will restore service in Ypsilanti, improve several routes starting Jan. 17ANN ARBOR – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) announced it is updating its Temporary Service Plan to include restoring service in Ypsilanti and to improve on-time performance on a number of routes starting on Jan. 17. Route 22Adjust routing headed to the Blake Transit Center from the Glen Ave/Fuller Rd area to Beakes Ave and Fifth Ave to serve Kerrytown. Route 23Adjust routing in downtown Ann Arbor from William St to Washington St and Thayer St to reach the U-M Central Campus Center. Service to U-M Central Campus will be provided via Route 23. Route 26Move boarding location at the Blake Transit Center from Fourth Ave. to the transit mall.
City of Ann Arbor seeks community input on Lower Town mobility study
Read full article: City of Ann Arbor seeks community input on Lower Town mobility studyANN ARBOR, Mich. – The City of Ann Arbor wants to know how you would improve getting around Lower Town. Community members are being asked to share their thoughts and pre-pandemic experiences as drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and transit users in the Lower Town area, located just north of Broadway Bridge. Currently in the idea generation phase of a mobility study, the city is asking residents to fill out and share a survey to help see how growth has impacted community members who drive, ride, cycle and walk through the area. Questions can be sent by email to Lower Town Study project manager Luke Liu at YLiu@a2gov.org. Learn more about the Lower Town Area Mobility Study here.
Quality of life in Ann Arbor strong, but here’s what concerns residents on 2020 Citizen Survey
Read full article: Quality of life in Ann Arbor strong, but here’s what concerns residents on 2020 Citizen SurveyANN ARBOR – The city of Ann Arbor released Tuesday the results of its 2020 Citizen Survey, which asked 2,700 randomly selected residents over the summer to share their opinions on quality of life, city services and amenities. Here’s how they responded to the NCS Community Livability Report:90% of the respondents rated Ann Arbor as an “excellent” or “good” place to live. Respondents rated Ann Arbor’s walkability and bus or transit services as “exceptional” and higher than other cities around the country. Roughly 8 in 10 residents said the overall economic health of Ann Arbor was strong. To see the report’s complete survey responses, detailed survey methods, survey and benchmark comparisons, click here.
Ann Arbor’s TheRide to start restoring service in November
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s TheRide to start restoring service in NovemberANN ARBOR – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority has announced that it will begin restoring service next month after implementing its Temporary Service Plan in August. According to TheRide, the service updates that begin Sunday, Nov, 22 include:Route 22: The boarding location at the Blake Transit Center will be relocated. Route 25: The route that starts at the Blake Transit Center will be adjusted to serve Target on Waters Rd. FlexRide-East: Weekend service is being added to the FlexRide-East service area in Ypsilanti Township. “We continue to take a very cautious approach to adding back service,” Bryan D. Smith, Deputy CEO of Operations at TheRide said in a statement.
Ann Arbors TheRide: No service on Labor Day
Read full article: Ann Arbors TheRide: No service on Labor DayANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority has announced it will be suspending services on Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. For those needing transportation, the FlexRide and the FlexRide Night and Holiday services will be available. The FlexRide service will work from 6 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. on Labor Day. Reservations for the Late Night and Holiday Service can be made by calling 734-528-5432 or through the MODE Car application. The FlexRide Late Night and Holiday Service costs $5 per person.
Ann Arbors TheRide to start new temporary routes Sunday
Read full article: Ann Arbors TheRide to start new temporary routes SundayANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will start its new temporary route plan on Sunday. TheRide also expanded its FlexRide services to work in areas that are not covered by the new plan. To aid in efforts curbing the spread of COVID-19, TheRide announced that it has not printed Ride Guides for the temporary plan. Individual route pages are available by request at the Blake Transit Center and the TheRides main office at 2700 S. Industrial Hwy. Over the course of August, TheRide held a series of virtual meetings discussing the changes The temporary route network was announced in July.
Public invited to Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority budget proposal meeting Thursday
Read full article: Public invited to Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority budget proposal meeting ThursdayANN ARBOR, Mich. The public is encouraged to provide comments on Thursday during the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) 2021 budget proposal meeting. The budget meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday and will be held over Zoom. The Fiscal Year 2021 budget also preserves TheRides financial sustainability to ensure capacity to re-emerge from the pandemic. Like what youre reading? The Fiscal Year 2021 budget will be formally adopted in a September meeting by TheRide board of directors. The transportation systems 2021 fiscal year runs from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2021.
Ann Arbors TheRide to host virtual public town hall meetings starting Tuesday
Read full article: Ann Arbors TheRide to host virtual public town hall meetings starting TuesdayANN ARBOR, Mich. On Tuesday, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will kick off a month-long series of virtual public town hall meetings to discuss temporary changes in services that begin Aug. 30. In June, TheRide announced a series of temporary service changes, including a revised network of bus routes and increased frequency of buses on busy routes. The revised routes are designed to prioritize essential destinations so as to reflect realities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual town hall meetings will take place at the following times:Noon -- Aug. 46 p.m. -- Aug. 6Noon -- Aug. 116 p.m. -- Aug. 13Noon -- Aug. 186 p.m. -- Aug. 19Noon -- Aug. 20Find the temporary service change presentation and summary here. Those who cannot attend the meetings can comment here or by sending an email to planning@theride.org, calling (734) 794-1882 or by mailing a letter to Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority.
TheRide to introduce reorganized routes, increases in services Aug. 30
Read full article: TheRide to introduce reorganized routes, increases in services Aug. 30ANN ARBOR A network of reorganized routes and an increase in services are a few of the changes coming to public transportation in Ann Arbor. In areas where fixed routes buses will not be going, TheRide is offering on-demand FlexRide services. Routes 30, 32, 42, 46 and 65 will change their names. Meetings will be at noon on Aug. 4, Aug. 11, Aug. 18 and Aug. 20. There will also be evenings meetings at 6 p.m. on Aug. 6, Aug. 13 and Aug. 19.
Ann Arbors TheRide to resume collecting fares Aug. 2
Read full article: Ann Arbors TheRide to resume collecting fares Aug. 2ANN ARBOR, Mich. After suspending fare collection in mid-March, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority announced that it will resume collecting fares from passengers on Aug. 2. Tokens and 30-day passes will be available at certain Bank of Ann Arbor locations. Passes and A-Ride Scrip coupons will be available online on Aug. 1. Changes have been made to how TheRide passengers can pay their fares. Learn about health and safety precautions being taken by TheRide at www.theride.orgRelated: Ann Arbors TheRide urges businesses to flatten the rush-hour curve
Ann Arbors TheRide urges businesses to flatten the rush-hour curve
Read full article: Ann Arbors TheRide urges businesses to flatten the rush-hour curveANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is urging businesses and community members to help flatten the rush-hour curve of commuting-related crowding as more workers return to using public transportation. So that services are not overwhelmed, TheRide has made recommendations in order to reduce commute gridlock and to encourage social distancing, which will become increasingly more difficult as students return to Ann Arbor in the fall . The preventative measures are intended to keep commuters safe and to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Safety has always been our number one priority and we are committed to doing our part in this pandemic, said Matt Carpenter, CEO at TheRide in a statement. As more businesses and schools reopen, we know more people will need to use our service.