The Muskegon Area Transit System (MATS) is a deparment of the County of Muskegon. Since 1974, MATS has provided public transportation in the Muskegon community on behalf of the local communities. MATS operates a network of fixed route bus services in the Muskegon area and demand-response services throughout the County. As the public transportation provider in the community, MATS also participates in transportation planning ito improve the community and coordinates various transportation efforts.