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TheRide Receives $6.6 million in State Funding for Bus Rapid Transit Study

OCTOBER 13, 2026

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) announced an award of $6.6 million in state funding to support the study of the Washtenaw Avenue/Huron Street/Jackson Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project through Michigan…

TheRide Seeks Community Feedback on Title VI Program 2026 Update

SEPTEMBER 28, 2026

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is inviting the public to review and provide feedback on its 2026 Title VI Program update.

TheRide and TWU Local 171 Reach New Collective Bargaining Agreement

SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) and Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 171 have reached a new collective bargaining agreement covering represented employees at TheRide, concluding an extended negotiation process…

TheRide Announces 2026 Labor Day Transit Schedule

AUGUST 17, 2026

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will not operate fixed-route bus service, FlexRide, or A-Ride services on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Regular Service will resume on Tuesday,…

Take TheRide’s Football Shuttle to 2026 UofM Home Football Games

AUGUST 12, 2026

University of Michigan kicks off their football season at home on Saturday, September 5 against Western Michigan and the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority’s (TheRide) FootballRide can get you there.

TheRide Announces 2026 Fall Service Adjustments

AUGUST 3, 2026

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is making service adjustments beginning Sunday, August 23, 2026. These service updates are to improve on-time performance and the rider’s experience.

TheRide Introduces Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Proposal, Welcomes Public Comment

JULY 30, 2026

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will present their Fiscal Year 2027 draft budget at the August 20 Board of Director’s meeting and will hold a public hearing at this meeting for all persons interested in the budget.

Over 600 People Log Trips in 2026 Commuter Challenge

JUNE 10, 2026

The getDowntown Program, along with the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide), is pleased to announce that 609 people reported using green transportation for 11,570 commutes during this year’s Commuter Challenge, which ran…

TheRide Announces 2026 Independence Day Transit Schedule

JUNE 8, 2026

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will not operate fixed-route bus service, FlexRide, or A-Ride services on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Regular Service will resume on Sunday,…

Ride FREE on Weekends This Summer Through August - Just Show Your Library Card!

JUNE 2, 2026

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide), Ann Arbor District Library (AADL), and Ypsilanti District Library (YDL) are partnering again this summer to provide Free Ride Weekends.

TheRide Seeks Public Feedback on Safety and Security

MAY 28, 2026

TheRide continuously strives to provide safe and secure public transportation. As part of our review of our security programs, we are conducting a public survey to better understand our passengers' perceptions of safety on the…

TheRide’s Fleet Team Wins National Recognition for Excellence

MAY 28, 2026

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is pleased to announce that its Fleet Services team recently was awarded national recognition as the number one public transportation fleet in the nation and made the top 40 overall…

TheRide Announces 2026 Memorial Day Transit Schedule

MAY 5, 2026

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will not operate fixed-route bus service, FlexRide, or A-Ride services on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Regular service will resume on Tuesday, May…

Blake Transit Center Temporarily Closed Beginning May 3

APRIL 16, 2026

Beginning Sunday, May 3, 2026, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide)’s Blake Transit Center will be temporarily closed due to a planned construction project on Fourth Avenue.

TheRide Announces 2026 Spring Service Adjustments and Temporary Blake Transit Center Closure

APRIL 13, 2026

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is making service adjustments to several routes beginning Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Registration Now Open for 2026 getDowntown Commuter Challenge

APRIL 9, 2026

The getDowntown Program has announced that registration is now open for workplaces to join the 2026 Commuter Challenge.

TheRide Announces 2026 Easter Holiday Transit Schedule

MARCH 16, 2026

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will not operate fixed-route bus service, FlexRide, or A-Ride services on Sunday, April 5, 2026 in observance of the Easter holiday. Regular service will resume on Monday, April 6.

TheRide Now Accepting Public Feedback on Updated Service Standards

MARCH 2, 2026

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is inviting community members to review and provide feedback on the final draft of its updated Service Standards.

TheRide Wins First Place in 2026 APTA AdWheel Awards

MARCH 2, 2026

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is proud to announce that it has won first place in the Comprehensive Ridership Campaign category of the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) AdWheel Awards, a…

TheRide Receives Nearly $8 million in Federal Funding for Ypsilanti Transit Center

FEBRUARY 24, 2026

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) announced today that they have received nearly $8 million in federal funding to support the development of the new Ypsilanti Transit Center, including $7.2 million awarded through…

Snow and Cold No Match for Conquer the Cold Participants

FEBRUARY 23, 2026

The getDowntown Program is pleased to announce that 379 people participated in this year’s Conquer the Cold challenge, choosing to walk, roll, bike, carpool, and ride public transit throughout the winter season.

TheRide Seeks Public Feedback on Security and Safety

JANUARY 28, 2026

TheRide continuously strives to provide safe and secure public transportation. As part of our review of our security programs, we are conducting a public survey to better understand our passengers' perceptions of safety on the…

Conquer the Cold 2026 Kicks Off

JANUARY 9, 2026

The getDowntown Program is pleased to announce the start of the Conquer the Cold challenge.

TheRide Announces 2026 Winter Service Adjustments

JANUARY 6, 2026

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is making minor routing adjustments starting Sunday, January 25, 2026. The service updates include revisions to route 62.

FlexRide West Update

DECEMBER 8, 2025

Effective January 1, 2026, Pittsfield Township has contracted People’s Express to provide curb-to-curb service and FlexRide West service will no longer operate.