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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

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority
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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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Blake Transit Center.
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
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TheRide has released its 2016 Citizen Report.
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, ...
March 3, 2017
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has introduced a new, reliable, and accessible tools that make it easier for riders to use its services.
Sept. 7, 2016
After introducing the biggest expansion of bus service in the greater Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area since 1979 this past May, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide...
Aug. 15, 2016
Public transit agencies and businesses voluntarily participate in the APTA Sustainability Commitment program and pledge to implement processes and actions that create continuous...
July 26, 2016
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is proud to announce that it has received Gold Level recognition through the American Public Transportation Association (...
June 7, 2016
On Sunday, May 1, TheRide will be introducing the biggest expansion of bus service in the greater Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area since 1979, as part of its Five-Year Transportation...
May 2, 2016
Due to the global need to address climate change, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has formalized a Sustainability Policy and Plan, setting goals to enhance...
Feb. 11, 2016
Voters in Scio Township approved a new 10-year, 0.3627-mill transit tax placed on the ballot by the Scio Township Board of Trustees in the November 3, 2015 election. The unofficial...
Nov. 4, 2015
At its September meeting, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) Board unanimously approved a $40.0 million operating budget for the transit agency’s Fiscal Year...
Sept. 22, 2015
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Riders are encouraged to purchase round-trip tickets in advance, as drivers do not carry change.
TheRide will begin a new FootballRide shuttle season with the September 12 University of Michigan home football game against Oregon State. The service will operate between many...
Sept. 8, 2015
On Aug. 23, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will again be implementing service improvements in the urban core of Washtenaw County. In August, 2014, TheRide...
Aug. 20, 2015
Strong demand from companies such as Duo Security, Deepfield and Mighty Good Coffee prompted the DDA and the getDowntown Program to launch a second Bike House in downtown Ann ...
Aug. 14, 2015
On July 31, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will host an event in coordination with Allison Transmission that will dedicate the first of five dozen new buses...
July 27, 2015
Free parking and convenient, affordable shuttle services for visitors to the Ann Arbor Art Fairs will be operated from two locations by the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority...
July 15, 2015
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Employees will be available to answer questions and will have information about alternative commuting options, as well as the service improvements that will be implemented beginning Aug. 23
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) and its getDowntown Program will be among the organizations participating in the 15th annual Mayor’s Green Fair on June 12...
June 10, 2015
Nearly 250 Ann Arbor Area organizations and 2,184 employees walked, biked, bused, carpooled and vanpooled their way to work as part of the 2015 Commuter Challenge.While many organizatio...
June 8, 2015
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Delgado’s work for TheRide is titled “Ann Arbor History and Culture,” and chronicles the culture and history of Ann Arbor through contemporary and historical photos that are incorporated into a unique cut tile with airbrush over photo-silkscreen medium.
Installation of exterior and interior artwork is underway at the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) Blake Transit Center in downtown Ann Arbor. TheRide received...
June 1, 2015
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Mike Allemang has spent most of his career in corporate financial management,
On May 18, Stephen Wade and Mike Allemang were appointed to the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) Board of Directors, and will serve terms through May 1, 2020....
May 21, 2015
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• TheRide lift-buses will feature the A-Ride logo for easy identification.
Beginning May 1, RideCorp, a subsidiary of Blue Cab Inc., will begin providing paratransit services for the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) A-Ride and GoldRide...
May 1, 2015
Despite lower gas prices, more employees than ever are signing up to try an alternative commute during the 2015 Commuter Challenge, happening in May. With over 800 registrants...
April 21, 2015
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has named Matt Carpenter as its new chief executive officer. Carpenter, a Tennessee native who has more than 15 years of ...
April 17, 2015
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The new contract changes the paratransit delivery model from a full turnkey operation to a partial turnkey operation, in which TheRide will maintain more control over service delivery.
At its April meeting, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) Board of Directors moved to enter into a contract with RideCorp Inc. (a division of Blue Cab) to provide...
April 17, 2015
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TheRide held a series of public input sessions in the greater Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti areas to gain feedback on the proposed improvements.
On Aug. 23, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will begin implementing additional improvements as part of its Five-Year Transportation Improvement Program in...
April 17, 2015
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Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority chief executive officer Matt Carpenter.
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) Board of Directors voted to select Matt Carpenter as its new Chief Executive Officer at its regularly-scheduled March meeting...
March 20, 2015
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has announced the three finalists for the position of chief executive officer. The CEO search process began in November, ...
March 6, 2015
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) CEO Search Committee has recommended three final candidates for the position of chief executive officer. The candidates will...
March 4, 2015
The decision follows an evaluation period where TheRide staff, Local Advisory Council (LAC) Executive Board Members, and a consultant from RLS Associates evaluated responses to...
Nov. 21, 2014
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AATA will buy three hybrid buses along with 24 low-emissions conventional buses.
The delivery, which will include 24 low-emission conventional buses and three hybrid-electric buses, will be the first in a series that the AAATA will make over the next five ...
Nov. 21, 2014
Discounts and deals reward bus riders and shoppers who persevered through 2014 road construction season .
Nov. 11, 2014
Area business and organizations challenge commuters to own winter with conquer the cold annual event that attracts hundreds of participants.
Nov. 3, 2014
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The Ann Arbor Railroad, now owned by Watco, has expressed a willingness to consider passenger service on their rail line through the city.
A new technical study will begin the next phase of the process aimed at determining the feasibility of commuter rail between Washtenaw and Livingston Counties.
Oct. 22, 2014
Vote may come today to offer job as temporary replacement for departing CEO Michael G. Ford while AAATA continues search for new leader; decision on permanent successor not expected...
Sept. 30, 2014
Spending recommendations reflect “transformative year” of new and expanded services, more buses.
Sept. 30, 2014
Strong employee growth among reasons for record go!pass ridership.
Sept. 10, 2014
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority
AATA CEO Michael Ford is leaving the agency to take the helm of the Southeast Michigan Regional Transit Authority.
Ford head mass transit efforts in Southeast Michigan; AAATA board meets Thursday to begin replacement search.
Aug. 20, 2014
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority
TheRide will begin service improvements around Ann Arbor, Mich, after voters supported plans to improve the system during the next five years.
On May 6, voters in the cities of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township approved a Public Transportation Improvement Millage by over 70 percent.
Aug. 20, 2014
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The Ride will continue to provide transportation services for students in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Following a successful two-year partnership with the Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) which offered transportation options to eligible students, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation...
Aug. 19, 2014
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The $8.1 million project included demolition of the existing one-story building at 331 S. Fourth Ave. and constructing a new two-story Blake Transit Center that will serve as the AAATA’s main downtown hub.
Congressman Dingell, civic leaders hail new $8.1 million project touted as among state’s most eco-friendly public transportation facilities.
July 7, 2014
More than 1,600 employees from over 200 organizations logged an alternative commute during the 2014 Commuter Challenge, and the majority found that the challenge increased their...
June 9, 2014
AAATA says new and expanded transit services will launch in August.
May 8, 2014
With the potential for new transit services and the launch of the bike share program, employees may soon have even more options to get to and from work.
April 21, 2014
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) received a Washtenaw County Public Health 2014 Healthy Workplace Award for implementing worksite wellness programs that foster a healthier and happier environment for its valued employees.
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) Receives Healthy Workplace Award
April 14, 2014
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TheRide will open its new LEED certified transit center on March 17.
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will open its new Blake Transit Center (BTC) to customers in downtown Ann Arbor on March 17.
March 12, 2014
AAATA board votes unanimously to approve 0.7-mill request for new and expanded services.
Feb. 21, 2014
Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton today announced his support of the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA) plan to expand public transit in 2014.
Feb. 18, 2014
By 2-to-1 margin, residents say they’d likely approve plan to help connect workers to jobs, spur economic activity, support seniors and the disabled, ease parking congestion and...
Feb. 10, 2014
Study also finds strong support for getDowntown's go!pass
Jan. 29, 2014
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority
Dr. Laurence Krieg was appointed to the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority Board of Directors.
At the Jan. 21 Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees meeting, Dr. Laurence Krieg, an avid rider and study of transportation systems around the globe, was unanimously appointed ...
Jan. 22, 2014
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) regularly measures how it performs on a broad range of metrics while gauging current performance and identifying opportunities...
Nov. 22, 2013
More are using transit for work and school commutes.
June 13, 2012