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!
TheRide Announces 2024 Memorial Day Transit Schedule
MAY 6, 2024
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will not operate fixed-route bus service, FlexRide East/West, or A-Ride services on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
TheRide Launches Washtenaw Avenue Express Route
MAY 1, 2024
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is launching a new route – Route 104, the Washtenaw Avenue Express Route on Monday, May 6.
Sign Up Now for Ann Arbor Area 2024 Commuter Challenge
APRIL 24, 2024
ANN ARBOR, MI – The getDowntown Program has announced sign up is open for the 2024 Commuter Challenge.
TheRide Announces Spring Service Adjustments and New Limited-Stop Express Route
APRIL 15, 2024
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is making minor routing adjustments to a few routes beginning Sunday, May 5, 2024.
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 2024 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 2023 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 2023 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 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 Fall Service Adjustments 2023
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…
