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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!

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 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 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…