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

    Ann Arbor, MI 48104

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

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

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    2700 South Industrial Highway
    Ann Arbor, MI 48104
    http://www.theride.org/
    734.996.0400

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

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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.

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    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.
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    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...
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    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.
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    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...
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    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.
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    Voters approve TheRide’s millage request

    Aug. 4, 2022
    New millage and service improvements will go into effect in 2024.
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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

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

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    July 27, 2022
    The plan aims to grow ridership, address socio-economic equity gaps and enhance economic vitality among many other goals.
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    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

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    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...
    Big Service Improvements Are Coming May 1, 2016 to TheRide
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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...
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    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.
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    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...
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    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.
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    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...