Public transportation services are governed, operated and funded by a cooperative arrangement between the Kalamazoo County Transportation Authority, the City of Kalamazoo and the Kalamazoo Transit Authority Board, utilizing available local, state and federal funds. Public and private resources are used to operate the system.
Public Transportation Services in Kalamazoo County
Metro Transit is the fixed-route bus service, with 21 regularly scheduled routes operating on 30- and 60-minute frequencies depending on the route and the time of day. The fleet has three sizes of buses, all of which operate on ultra-low sulfur bio-diesel fuel.
Metro County Connect is the demand/response service created in November 2009. It merged the following:
Metro Van, a demand/response service, operates three-quarters of a mile beyond the regular fixed route bus service utilizing 15 minivans. Metro Van is mandated by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), and is available to individuals who cannot access the Metro Transit line haul buses. Metro Transit and Metro Van serve the City of Kalamazoo, City of Parchment, City of Portage, Kalamazoo Township, Comstock Township, Oshtemo Township, Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
Care-A-Van provides demand/response transportation service throughout Kalamazoo County. It is available to all citizens, but it provides discounted fares to seniors and individuals with disabilities. The service utilizes 17 vehicles.
Community Service Vans are used by a number of community agencies free of charge. Participating agencies provide a certified volunteer driver to transport clients to appointments and activities, utilizing one of six vans.
For further information regarding transit options in the County, please click here or call 269-337-8222.
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