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getDowntown’s Commuter Challenge Participation Grows in 2025

JUNE 12, 2025

The getDowntown Program, along with the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide), is pleased to announce that 644 people logged 12,356 sustainable trips during this year’s Commuter Challenge, which ran from May 1 – May 31.

TheRide Announces 2025 Independence Day Transit Schedule

JUNE 10, 2025

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide), will not operate fixed-route bus service, FlexRide East/West, or A-Ride services on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Free Ride Weekends This Summer - Just Show Your Library Card!

JUNE 3, 2025

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 Announces Memorial Day Transit Schedule

MAY 6, 2025

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will not operate fixed-route bus service, FlexRide East/West, or A-Ride services on Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

TheRide Accepts Public Feedback on Preliminary Designs for New Ypsilanti Transit Center

APRIL 17, 2025

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has launched a public engagement period to provide the community with an opportunity to learn more about and share feedback on preliminary designs for the new Ypsilanti Transit…

TheRide Accepts Public Feedback on Service Standards

APRIL 14, 2025

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has announced a public engagement period to learn more about and provide feedback on TheRide’s Service Standards. TheRide is accepting public feedback April 15 – May 23.

TheRide Announces Spring Service Adjustments

APRIL 14, 2025

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is making minor routing adjustments to a few routes beginning Sunday, May 4, 2025. The service updates include revisions to routes 4 and 62.

Registration Now Open for getDowntown Commuter Challenge

APRIL 10, 2025

The getDowntown Program has announced that registration is now open for workplaces to join the 2025 Commuter Challenge.

TheRide Announces Easter Holiday Transit Schedule

APRIL 2, 2025

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will not operate fixed-route bus service, FlexRide East/West, or A-Ride services on Sunday, April 20, 2025 in observance of the Easter holiday. Regular Service will resume on Monday,…

Commuters Conquer the Cold, and Snow, in Annual Challenge

MARCH 10, 2025

ANN ARBOR, MI – The getDowntown Program is pleased to announce 375 people joined the Conquer the Cold challenge in which community members opted to walk, roll, bike, carpool, and use public transportation this winter.

TheRide Honors Rosa Parks on Transit Equity Day

JANUARY 30, 2025

ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is honoring Rosa Parks this Transit Equity Day, Tuesday, February 4, by reserving a seat on each of its buses.

Conquer the Cold Challenge 2025 Kicks Off

JANUARY 13, 2025

ANN ARBOR, MI – The getDowntown Program is pleased to announce that the Conquer the Cold Challenge is back! Participants can track the impact of their transportation choices and earn opportunities to win prizes by participating.

TheRide Announces Minor Service Adjustments Begin January 26

DECEMBER 30, 2024

ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is making minor service adjustments to eight routes starting Sunday, January 26.

TheRide Announces Holiday Transit Schedule

DECEMBER 4, 2024

ANN ARBOR, MI -- The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will not operate fixed-route bus service, FlexRide East/West, or A-Ride services on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 or Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in observance of the…

TheRide and getDowntown Program Win ACT Excellence Award

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide), along with the getDowntown Program, is pleased to announce that the organization recently won an Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) award for…

TheRide Partners with Ann Arbor DDA and Ann Arbor Housing Commission to Earn Shared Streets and Spaces Grant

OCTOBER 29, 2024

ANN ARBOR, MI -- The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has announced that it has been awarded a $200,000 grant to help support the Fourth Avenue Street and Transit Improvements project.

TheRide Announces 2024 Thanksgiving Transit Schedule

OCTOBER 29, 2024

ANN ARBOR, MI -- The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will not operate fixed-route bus service, FlexRide East/West, or A-Ride services on Thursday, November 28, 2024 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

TheRide Announces 2024 Labor Day Transit Schedule

AUGUST 12, 2024

ANN ARBOR, MI -- The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will not operate fixed-route bus service, FlexRide East/West, or A-Ride services on Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Take TheRide’s Football Shuttle to 2024 University of Michigan Home Football Games!

AUGUST 8, 2024

ANN ARBOR, MI – University of Michigan kicks off their football season at home on Saturday, August 31 against Fresno State and the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority’s (TheRide) football shuttle can get you there!

TheRide Announces Expanded Service and Longer Service Hours

AUGUST 5, 2024

ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is expanding service, extending service hours, and expanding FlexRide Night and Holiday Service beginning Sunday, August 25, 2024.

TheRide Introduces Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Proposal, Welcomes Public Comment

AUGUST 1, 2024

ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will present their Fiscal Year 2025 draft budget at the August 15 Board of Director’s meeting and will hold a public hearing at this meeting for all persons…

TheRide Receives $25 Million Federal Grant to Reduce Carbon Emissions

JULY 9, 2024

ANN ARBOR, MI -- The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) announces they have been awarded a $25 million grant to support the introduction of zero emission hydrogen buses into its fleet, as well as hydrogen fueling and low…

Over 450 People Log Trips in the Commuter Challenge

JUNE 18, 2024

ANN ARBOR, MI – The getDowntown Program, along with the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide), is pleased to announce that over 450 people logged nearly 10,000 sustainable commutes during this year’s Commuter Challenge,…

TheRide Announces 2024 Independence Day Transit Schedule

JUNE 11, 2024

ANN ARBOR, MI -- The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will not operate fixed-route bus service, FlexRide East/West, or A-Ride services on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Free Ride Weekends 2024 - Just Show Your Library Card!

JUNE 4, 2024

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!