Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Headquarters1510 N Johnson St
Bay City, Michigan
Service areaBay City MSA
Service type Bus service, Dial-a-Ride
Routes9
Destinations
Annual ridership256,257 (2020) [1]
Website baymetro.com

Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Bay Metro) is the primary bus agency providing intra- and inter-city routes for the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area centered on Bay City, Michigan since 1974.

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History

Public transportation in Bay City began with the Bay City Street Railway Company, which operated horsecars starting in 1865. Electric streetcars began replacing the horsecars in 1889; by 1893 electric lines ran down Washington, Center, and Third Streets, meeting at Center and Washington; an interurban electric line connected Bay City to Saginaw, Flint, Detroit, and Cincinnati by 1895. [2] The West Bay City Street Railway Co. (1889) and Union Street Railway Co. (1892) eventually merged as the Bay Cities Consolidated Railway Co. (1893), which underwent several name changes until the streetcars were replaced by buses in 1921. [3] From 1921 to 1974, public transportation was provided by private operators (Balcer Bros. and Hibblers Bay City Community Service) with one interruption between 1958 and 1959. [3]

Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority began operations in 1974; its headquarters were built in 1981 in Bay City, Michigan, and most fixed routes operate out of the Central Bus Station in downtown Bay City at 1124 Washington Avenue. [4]

Bay Metro temporarily suspended service during the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan; fixed-route service resumed on July 6, 2021, with Routes 1 and 4 following in late August. [5]

Governance

Bay Metro is governed by a board of directors selected by the chair of the Bay County Board of Commissioners. The term of each Bay Metro board member is three years; the total membership has varied between nine and eleven. [6]

Services

Bay Metro operates nine fixed routes and a dial-a-ride point-to-point service branded DART. [7]

Bay Metro fixed routes [8]
Route no.Terminusvia
(Destinations)		TerminusTrips (Headway)Notes / Refs.
1 (North)Central Bus Station (CBS)Washington Ave, Wilder Rd, Huron Rd
(Walmart, State Park, Huron Rd, Linwood, Pinconning)		CBS7 RT
Mon–Fri
(120 min.)		First bus operates inbound to CBS from Pinconning Gazebo. [9]
2 (Eastside)CBSMadison Ave, McKinley Ave, Columbus Ave, Pine St, Center Ave
(Smith Manor, Kroger, Meijer, Dep't. of Health & Human Services, Pineview, Center Ridge, Bay Regional Medical Center, Downtown Bay City)		CBS12 (9) RT
Mon–Fri (Sat)
(60 min.)		Reduced service on Saturdays. [10]
3 (Southend)CBSMichigan Ave, Broadway Ave, Farragut St
(Bay Area Family Y, McLaren Bay Uptown, Bradley House, Maloney Manor, Southend, Smith Manor)		CBS12 (9) RT
Mon–Fri (Sat)
(60 min.)		Reduced service on Saturdays. [11]
4 (Regional)CBSMidland Rd
(McLaren West Campus, Meijer, SVSU (transfer to STARS), Delta College, Auburn, Midland DHHS (transfer to Midland County Connection))		CBS12 RT
Mon–Fri
(60 min.)		First bus operates limited-stop schedule. [12]
6 (Westside)CBSBangor Rd, State Street Rd
(Banks Area, Bay City Mall, Walmart, Alderwood Estates)		CBS12 (9) RT
Mon–Fri (Sat)
(60 min.)		Reduced service on Saturdays. [13]
7 (Westside)CBSHenry St, Wilder Rd
(Bangor Downs, John Glenn High School, Career Center, BaySide Health, Meijer, Kmart)		CBS12 (9) RT
Mon–Fri (Sat)
(60 min.)		Reduced service on Saturdays. [14]
8 (Westside)CBSMidland St, Wenona St, Euclid Ave
(Pine Towers, Allen Medical, Kroger (west), Westshore Estates, Salzburg)		CBS12 (9) RT
Mon–Fri (Sat)
(60 min.)		Reduced service on Saturdays. [15]
10 (Eastside)CBSCenter Ave, Pine Rd, 22nd St, Columbus Ave
(Bay Regional Medical Center, Pineview, Center Ridge, Maloney Manor, Bradley House, Eastside Meijer and Kroger, McLaren Bay Uptown)		CBS12 (9) RT
Mon–Fri (Sat)
(60 min.)		Reduced service on Saturdays. [16]
11 (Eastside / Essexville)CBSWashington Ave, Third St, Woodside Ave, Knight Rd, Pine St
(Maplewood Manor, Baytown, Borton, Pine, Tradewinds, Saginaw Bay Estates, Eastside Medical Mall)		CBS12 (9) RT
Mon–Fri (Sat)
(60 min.)		Reduced service on Saturdays. [17]

Fares

Fixed route fares are US$1, with discounts for students with a valid identification card ($0.75) and qualified individuals (seniors and disabled, $0.50). Single-ride DART fares are US$1.50. [18]

Transfers

Riders on Route 4 may transfer to Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services at the Saginaw Valley State University stop or to Midland County Connection at the Midland DHHS stop. [12] No fare discounts are offered. [18]

Fleet

The fixed-route transit fleet primarily uses Gillig Advantage buses in 29' and 40' nominal lengths.

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References

  1. ↑ "Bay Metropolitan Transit Authority, dba: Bay Metro 2020 Annual Agency Profile" (PDF). Federal Transit Administration. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  2. ↑ Clark, Rob (August 24, 2015). "Bay City crews uncover hidden treasures beneath downtown streets". M Live. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Transit Systems in Michigan". Chicago Railfan. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  4. ↑ "About Us". Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Archived from the original on June 13, 2006.
  5. ↑ "Press Release / Public Notice" (PDF) (Press release). Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 18, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Bay County Metropolitan Transportation Authority" (PDF). Bay County, Michigan. 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  7. ↑ "How to Ride Metro". Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  8. ↑ "Routes & Schedules". Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  9. ↑ "Route 1" (PDF). Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority. March 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  10. ↑ "Route 2" (PDF). Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority. August 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  11. ↑ "Route 3" (PDF). Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority. August 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  12. 1 2 "Route 4" (PDF). Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority. August 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  13. ↑ "Route 6" (PDF). Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority. September 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  14. ↑ "Route 7" (PDF). Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority. March 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  15. ↑ "Route 8" (PDF). Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority. September 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  16. ↑ "Route 10" (PDF). Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority. August 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  17. ↑ "Route 11" (PDF). Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority. August 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  18. 1 2 "Fares and Services". Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
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