TheRide Seeks Public Input on Long Range Public Transportation Plan

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is developing its next long-range public transportation plan and is seeking the public’s input to help shape the future of public transportation in the greater Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area.

The long-range public transportation plan will use community input to:

  • Create a vision for public transit in the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area
  • Guide and prioritize investments for the public transit network in the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area
  • Create a disciplined approach to achieve the goals outlined by TheRide’s Board of Directors
  • Coordinate efforts with other transportation projects and plans throughout the region

    • Public input will be accepted from October 1 through November 11. “We want to hear from our customers and community members alike to find out what they need and want from the public transportation system in the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area. This input, along with feedback from key stakeholders, will be used to shape future public transit services,” Tim Sanderson, Deputy CEO of Planning & Innovation at TheRide said.

    The public input sessions are scheduled for:

    Wednesday, October 16, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Ypsilanti District Library
    5577 Whittaker Rd
    Ypsilanti, MI 48197

    Wednesday, October 23, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Ann Arbor District Library – Downtown Branch
    343 S. 5th Ave.
    Ann Arbor, MI 48104

    Wednesday, October 30, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Spark East – Downtown Ypsilanti
    215 W. Michigan Ave
    Ypsilanti, MI 48197

    The public is also invited to stop by a drop-in session at the Blake Transit Center or Ypsilanti Transit Center. Those sessions are scheduled for:

    Tuesday, October 15, 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
    Blake Transit Center
    328 S. Fifth Ave
    Ann Arbor, MI 48104

    Thursday, October 31, 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
    Ypsilanti Transit Center
    220 Pearl St.
    Ypsilanti, MI 48197

    Tuesday, November 5, 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
    Ypsilanti Transit Center
    220 Pearl St.
    Ypsilanti, MI 48197

    Thursday, November 7, 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Blake Transit Center
    328 S. Fifth Ave
    Ann Arbor, MI 48104

    If you are unable to attend one of these sessions, there are many other ways feedback can be submitted.

    Email:
    Planning@TheRide.org
    Subject: Long Range Plan

    Call: 734-794-1882

    Mail:
    Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority
    c/o Planning Projects
    2700 S. Industrial Highway
    Ann Arbor, MI 48104

    You can find more information about the Long-Range Plan and provide comments online by visiting: TheRide.org/TransitForTomorrow.