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BTC & 4th Ave Temporary Closure Starts May 3

All bus stops will be temporarily moved to 5th Ave. and Washington St. during the closure.

Starting May 3, the DDA, in partnership with TheRide and the City of Ann Arbor, will begin a construction project on 4th Ave. to improve pedestrian and transit amenities between William and Liberty Streets. Due to the significant construction, 4th Ave. will be completely closed, and the Blake Transit Center will be closed to the public.

Schedules and route information are subject to change. Stay up to date by visiting this page or calling 734-996-0400.

Temporary Boarding & Sale Locations

As of May 3, all bus stops will be moved to 5th Ave. and Washington St:

Temp. BTC Boarding Locations

* Subject to change.

Sales end at the Blake Transit Center on April 25 to prepare for the upcoming temporary relocation to 5th Ave. and Washington St. Fares can be purchased at TheRide main office, YTC, and via EZFare mobile ticketing.

Effective May 3, a temporary sales location will be available:

Sales Location

314 E. Washington St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Sales Hours

  • Monday – Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

There is no indoor waiting at the temporary sales location, and no public restrooms. There are throne restrooms available throughout the area.

Route 29 Suspended

Route 29 will be temporarily suspended during the 4th Ave. construction. TheRide will operate a more frequent Route 26 schedule to accommodate this change. View the Route 29 Temporary Suspension and Route 26 Modifications flyer that includes details on this service and helpful information for Pioneer High School students.

Latest News

Update 4 (4/16/26):

As of April 25, sales will end at the Blake Transit Center to prepare for the upcoming relocation. Fare can instead be purchased at the AAATA Main Office, YTC, or through EZFare. Starting May 3, a temporary sales location will be available at 314 E. Washington St.

Update 3 (4/10/26):

Additional information on the closure is available in the updated FAQs below.

Update 2 (3/27/26):

  • A temporary sales location will be available on Washington St.
  • Route 29 will be temporarily suspended during the 4th Ave. construction. TheRide will operate a more frequent Route 26 schedule to accommodate this change. View the Route 29 Temporary Suspension and Route 26 Modifications flyer that includes details on this service and helpful information for Pioneer High School students.

Update 1 (2/25/26):

Starting May 3, the Blake Transit Center will be temporarily closed. All bus stops will be moved to 5th Ave. and Washington St.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stay Informed

For the most up-to-date information, and for help planning your trip:

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