TheRide seeks public feedback on proposal for new Ypsilanti Transit Center through May 22
APRIL 15, 2024
ANN ARBOR, MI -- The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has announced a public engagement period to provide the public with the opportunity to learn more about and provide feedback on the proposed site concepts for the…
TheRide Announces Easter Transit Schedule
MARCH 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 Sunday, March 31, 2024 in observance of the Easter holiday.
Commuters Conquer the Cold and Record Warmth
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
ANN ARBOR, MI -- The getDowntown Program is pleased to announce 170 people joined the Conquer the Cold challenge in which community members opted to walk, roll, bike, carpool, and use public transportation this winter.
TheRide Offers Partnership to MDOT to Investigate Transit Scenario in US-23 Study
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
ANN ARBOR, MI -- The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is offering to assist MDOT in developing a pro-transit scenario as part of the ongoing study on US-23 that could both divert traffic away from parts of US-23 as well…
Conquer the Cold Challenge Kicks Off with Retro Twist
JANUARY 6, 2024
ANN ARBOR, MI – The getDowntown Program is pleased to announce the start of Conquer the Cold: Retro Edition. Challenge participants can track their environmental impact and earn opportunities to win prizes by…
TheRide Announces Minor Service Adjustments - Starting January 28
JANUARY 5, 2024
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is making minor routing adjustments to a few routes beginning Sunday, January 28, 2024. These adjustments are to improve reliability and on-time…
TheRide Announces Holiday Transit Schedule
DECEMBER 1, 2023
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, December 25, 2023 or Monday, January 1, 2024 in…
TheRide Announces 2023 Thanksgiving Transit Schedule
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
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 23, 2023 in observance of the…
TheRide Seeks Public Input on Service Improvements Approved in 2022 Millage
OCTOBER 23, 2023
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has announced it’s seeking the community’s feedback on proposed service changes that will go into effect in August 2024 as part of its Long-Range…
TheRide Accepts Comments on its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goals
OCTOBER 18, 2023
AAATA PROPOSED DBE GOALS FOR FY 2024– FY 2026 Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA) has established a goal of 3.2% for its Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Program for fiscal years 2024 through 2026. …
TheRide Announces Zero Emission Bus Technology Recommendation
OCTOBER 16, 2023
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is excited to announce its recommendation for a zero-emission bus pilot project. This initiative is a significant step towards reducing the…
TheRide Announces Labor Day Transit Schedule
AUGUST 15, 2023
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 4, 2023 in observance of the Labor Day…
Take TheRide’s Football Shuttle to University of Michigan Home Football Games!
AUGUST 14, 2023
Contactless Fare Payment Using Mobile Apps Preferred ANN ARBOR, MI – University of Michigan kicks off their football season at home on Saturday, September 2 against East Carolina and the Ann Arbor Area…
TheRide Announces Minor Service Adjustments
AUGUST 7, 2023
Service Adjustments Begin August 27, 2023 ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is making minor service adjustments beginning Sunday, August 27, 2023. These service…
TheRide Introduces Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Proposal, Welcomes Public Comment
AUGUST 1, 2023
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will present their Fiscal Year 2024 draft budget at the August 17 Board of Director’s meeting and will hold a public meeting at this meeting for…
TheRide’s Information Specialists Start at the Ypsilanti Transit Center
JULY 31, 2023
Token and pass sales begin August 1 ANN ARBOR, MI — The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) announced today that starting Tuesday, August 1, 2023, TheRide’s Ypsilanti Transit Center will begin…
TheRide Welcomes Community Feedback on Title VI Program
JULY 17, 2023
Public input accepted July 20 – August 20, 2023 ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has announced that it is updating its Title VI Program and providing to the public for…
Over 270 People Log Commutes in Commuter Challenge!
JUNE 21, 2023
ANN ARBOR, MI – The getDowntown Program, along with The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide), is pleased to announce that 273 people logged 5,900 alternative commutes during this year’s…
TheRide Announces Independence Day Transit Schedule
JUNE 12, 2023
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 Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in observance of the Independence Day…
TheRide Announces Memorial Day Transit Schedule
MAY 9, 2023
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, May 29, 2023 in observance of the Memorial Day…
The Commuter Challenge Returns!
APRIL 18, 2023
Prizes and Activities Offered for Trying Alternative Commutes in May ANN ARBOR, MI – The getDowntown Program, along with The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide), is pleased to…
TheRide Announces Service Adjustments - Set to Begin April 30
APRIL 11, 2023
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is making service adjustments beginning Sunday, April 30, 2023. These service adjustments are to improve service reliability of its routes. The…
TheRide Announces Easter Transit Schedule
MARCH 21, 2023
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 Sunday, April 9, 2023 in observance of the Easter holiday…
Commuters Conquer the Cold
MARCH 9, 2023
Ann Arbor area commuters rack up miles using alternative transportation ANN ARBOR, MI – The getDowntown Program is pleased to congratulate all those who walked, rolled, carpooled, and used the bus during the…
Get Real-Time Arrival Information at Any Bus Stop by Text Message
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
New Text My Bus Signs being Installed at Bus Stops ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has begun rolling out new signs at bus stops to help riders get real-time…
