Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (TheRide) (AATA)

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About Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) (AAATA)

Contact

2700 South Industrial Highway
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

http://www.theride.org/

Phone: 734.996.0400

More Info on Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) (AAATA)

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.

Products and Press Releases

Management

Ann Arbor's TheRide launches Conquer the Cold challenge to encourage alternative mobility use

Jan. 10, 2024

TheRide's Conquer the Cold program encourages walking, biking, using public transportation and carpooling instead of driving alone.

Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

TheRide makes recommendation for zero-emission bus pilot project

Oct. 17, 2023

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...

Management

Information Specialists begin to staff The Ride's Ypsilanti Transit Center

Aug. 1, 2023

TheRide's Ypsilanti Transit Center will be staffed with Information Specialists for the first time in the agency's history.

Management

Nearly 6,000 alternative commutes taken during TheRide’s Community Challenge

June 22, 2023

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...

Signage and Displays

Ann Arbor’s TheRide begins roll out of new signs at bus stops

Feb. 3, 2023

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.

Bus

Voters approve TheRide’s millage request

Aug. 4, 2022

New millage and service improvements will go into effect in 2024.

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ArborBike Prepares for Re-Launch with New Operator, Shift Transit

Oct. 12, 2018

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 ...

Technology

TheRide Awarded Michigan Mobility Challenge Grant

Oct. 3, 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...

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TheRide Announces Fall Bus Schedules, Introduces Expanded FlexRide Service

Aug. 15, 2018

Effective Sunday, August 26, 2018, The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, is implementing their Fall 2018 service schedules.

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Voters Approve TheRide Public Transit Renewal Millage by Wide Margin

Aug. 8, 2018

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...

Articles & News

Management

TheRide's Board approves long-range plan, TheRide 2045

Mass Transit Staff Report

July 27, 2022

The plan aims to grow ridership, address socio-economic equity gaps and enhance economic vitality among many other goals.

Ann Arbor Transportation Authority reported it has suffered a cyber attack this week.

Safety & Security

Ann Arbor's TheRide latest victim of cyber attack

Mischa Wanek-Libman

Oct. 28, 2021

While rider tools were impacted, bus service continued to operate on regular schedules.

Videos & Resources

TheRide has released its 2016 Citizen Report.

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TheRide Citizen Report

March 3, 2017

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has shared its latest Citizen Report, which outlines the successes for Fiscal Year 2016 (October 1, 2015 – September 30, ...

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Mass Transit Weekly Update 4/29/2016

April 29, 2016

This week’s transit update includes videos from TriMet, the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, Metropolitan Transit System, Metro Transit, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority...

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Big Service Improvements Are Coming May 1, 2016 to TheRide

April 29, 2016

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...

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TheRide Wins Prestigious Budget Award

July 13, 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...

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TheRide Announces Record Ridership and Survey Results Riders Report Increased Usage in Recent Onboard Survey

Feb. 27, 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...

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TheRide Introduces New Express Route Between Ypsilanti Township and Ann Arbor

Jan. 16, 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...

Technology

TheRide Adds New Features to Rider Tools

Oct. 3, 2017

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority has announce the release of their upgraded service alert notification system, MyAlerts.

Technology

New FlexRide Pilot Service Expands Transportation Options in Ypsilanti Township Starts September 27

Sept. 25, 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.

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TheRide Introduces Expanded Service and Implements Fall Schedules August 27

Aug. 18, 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...

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Free Ride Saturdays on TheRide

June 19, 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...

Management

Chris White Retires After 37 Years with TheRide

June 15, 2017

Chris White, the manager of service development of The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has retired, effective June 14, 2017.

Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

TheRide's Blake Transit Center Receives United States Green Building Council’s LEED Gold Certification

May 5, 2017

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...