Essential for
Everyone
Efficient, reliable connections between our communities increases equity and economic opportunity for all residents.
The voters of Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township approved TheRide’s millage request to maintain and improve transit services to advance the community’s needs for social, environmental and economic sustainability. Though approved now, the new 2.38 mil property tax and services will not go into effect until 2024. Service improvements will include several key enhancements to our public transit services:
Maintain Current Services
Continue providing essential transportation service in the greater Ann Arbor–Ypsilanti Area.
| Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Express Route Limited-stop express route along Washtenaw Ave. decreasing travel time by 30%. | Expand Overnight Service Add overnight and holiday service and expand NightRide to all of City of Ypsilanti, all of Ypsilanti Twp north of Textile Road. |
| Increased Frequency of Service More buses on the weekends, increasing all 60-minute service to every 30-minutes. | Customer Service Agents (YTC) In-person agents and office improvements at Ypsilanti Transit Center allowing ticket sales and in-person customer service. |
| Longer Hours of Service Earlier Saturday service and consistently longer hours of operation on both weekday and weekend evenings. | Capital Improvements Capital fund for future projects such as terminals, BRT, zero-emission buses, garage, etc. |
The Clear Route
Forward
Public transportation plays a crucial role in every aspect of life
in the greater Ann Arbor–Ypsilanti area.
I work downtown and having bus service that has longer hours would definitely benefit me so I can get to and from work.
Adrian
TheRide is my primary transportation because I don’t drive. I ride from Ypsilanti to school at U of M. Having an express route option would be easier with my schedule.
Anika, Student
One of the best solutions is good transit system, buses, trains, other forms of transit are some of the most effective ways to reduce the emissions that come from getting where we have to go. In a place like Ann Arbor and Washtenaw county, TheRide is a great solution to the climate crisis.
Mike Garfield, Director of the Ecology Center
I use the bus to get to work in Ann Arbor from Ypsilanti. I’m also able to get to my appointments at the Veteran’s Hospital because of TheRide.
Harold K., Air Force Veteran