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Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) (AAATA)

2700 South Industrial Highway
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734.996.0400

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The AATA, a not-for-profit unit of government, operates the local public transit system for the greater Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area. AATA enables the area's residents to reach their destinations at reasonable cost, and offers the region efficient, environmentally sound transportation alternatives. In this section you will find an overview of AATA policy information, ranging from our long-term goals and objectives to information on our board of directors.

Press Releases

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority
Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority's Fourth Avenue Street and Transit Improvements project will work to enhance the safety and experience of transit passengers and operations, support affordable housing and improve people-focused infrastructure.
The Fourth Avenue Street and Transit Improvements project will work to enhance the safety and experience of transit passengers and operations, support affordable housing and improve...
Oct. 30, 2024
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TheRide's Conquer the Cold program encourages walking, biking, using public transportation and carpooling instead of driving alone.
Jan. 10, 2024
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TheRide has made a recommendation for a zero-emission bus pilot project.
The pilot project will span four to five years and includes two hydrogen fuel cell buses and equipment, one outdoor fueling station, workforce training and 12 months of operation...
Oct. 17, 2023
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TheRide's Ypsilanti Transit Center will begin having Information Specialists staff the facility to sell tokens and passes, along with providing route information support to the community on Aug. 1.
TheRide's Ypsilanti Transit Center will be staffed with Information Specialists for the first time in the agency's history.
Aug. 1, 2023
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Throughout the month of May, 273 people took part in the Community Challenge, encouraged individuals to form teams with their coworkers to try an alternative commute to work instead...
June 22, 2023
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New route signs are being installed at bus stops with 'Text My Bus' information.
The new signs include the bus stop number and details on how to use the "Text My Bus” feature to find out when buses will arrive.
Feb. 3, 2023
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New millage and service improvements will go into effect in 2024.
Aug. 4, 2022
TheRide, the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority, the city of Ann Arbor, and the University of Michigan jointly announce that ArborBike will return with Shift Transit as ...
Oct. 12, 2018
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority has been awarded a $187,000 Michigan Mobility grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation as part of their Michigan Mobility...
Oct. 3, 2018
Effective Sunday, August 26, 2018, The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, is implementing their Fall 2018 service schedules.
Aug. 15, 2018

Videos

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This week’s transit update includes videos from TriMet, the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, Metropolitan Transit System, Metro Transit, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority...
April 29, 2016
Big Service Improvements Are Coming May 1, 2016 to TheRide
On May 1, TheRide will be introducing the largest expansion of bus service in the greater Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area since 1979, as part of its Five-Year Transportation Improvement...
April 29, 2016

Articles

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The plan aims to grow ridership, address socio-economic equity gaps and enhance economic vitality among many other goals.
July 27, 2022
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Ann Arbor Transportation Authority reported it has suffered a cyber attack this week.
While rider tools were impacted, bus service continued to operate on regular schedules.
Oct. 28, 2021

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The voters of Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township expressed their strong support for public transportation services by overwhelmingly voting to renew and restore a 0.7...
Aug. 8, 2018
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority was recently awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association for its Fiscal Year...
July 13, 2018
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority has announced a 5 percent increase in ridership for the 2016 - 2017 fiscal year. The increase demonstrates the continued demand for...
Feb. 27, 2018
Effective Monday, January 29, 2018, The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, is implementing new Route 81 — Ypsilanti Township Express, which serves commuters traveling between...
Jan. 16, 2018
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority has announce the release of their upgraded service alert notification system, MyAlerts.
Oct. 3, 2017
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority has delivered on its promise to provide more service to more places this year with the introduction of FlexRide.
Sept. 25, 2017
Effective Sunday, August 27, 2017, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is introducing expanded service options in Scio and Ypsilanti Townships, implementing its fall service...
Aug. 18, 2017
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) and the Ann Arbor District Library (AADL) are partnering this summer to provide Free Ride Saturdays during the AADL Summer...
June 19, 2017
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Chris White, the manager of service development of The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has retired, effective June 14, 2017.
June 15, 2017
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The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has announced that the Blake Transit Center, which opened in March 2014, has been officially certified as a LEED Gold building...
May 5, 2017
Dawn Gabay, the deputy CEO, chief of operations of The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) announced her retirement, effective March 3, 2017.
March 21, 2017
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The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has hired Bryan Smith as the new deputy CEO of operations, to replace Dawn Gabay who retired March 3rd after 42 years with...
March 21, 2017