The Proposed Network Scenarios are ready!
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The Proposed Network Scenarios are ready! - Join an upcoming meeting!
The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) is Southeast Michigan's regional bus system. SMART was created in 1967 under Public Act 204 as Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority (SEMTA). In 1989 Public Act 481 of 1988 amended Public Act 204, reorganizing SEMTA without the City of Detroit and SEMTA was renamed the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART).
SMART provides different types of transit services including; Fixed Route, Connector and ADA Paratransit and Community Transit services that have a combined ridership of nearly 11 million riders annually. Operating 234 Fixed Route buses on 47 routes, 7 days a week, 22 hours a day, SMART buses keep the region moving. Connector is designed for seniors and people with disabilities who can't access SMART's regular Fixed Route service. Additionally, our Community Partnership Program (CPP), offers a partnership with 76 municipalities and organizations to support local transit service by leveraging federal funding and returning those funds back to local communities to build their own transit program.
What is the SMARTer Mobility Program
The SMARTer Mobility Program is an innovative initiative designed to enhance the current bus service by extending its reach to areas that may not warrant a traditional fixed-route bus system. The program addresses a crucial gap in public transportation, particularly for communities where the demand may not be sufficient for regular bus routes but where people still require access to recreational, educational, or employment opportunities. By reducing or even eliminating bus wait times, this flexible transportation option aims to make public transit more convenient and accessible for all. This not only empowers individuals who rely on public transport but also encourages a shift away from private car use, contributing to more sustainable urban mobility.
The program will consist of a comprehensive evaluation of all SMARTs mobility modes, infrastructure, and routes.
Upcoming events!
Our team will be back out this summer collecting input on the two proposed network redesign scenarios!
We will be hosting pop-up info tables at events in locations around the service area, so be sure to check the calendar to see when we will be near you!
We will also be hosting two online and three in-person meetings this fall;
Online Meetings:
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM
In-Person Meetings:
Bloomfield Public Meeting; Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Gibraltar Public Meeting; Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Shelby Twp Public Meeting; Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Program Projects
Explore all open program projects
SMARTer Mobility Study
The mobility study is an evaluation of SMARTs multi-modal network.