Moving You Forward

What can transit do for you?

Fix my traffic headache

Gives drivers a reliable choice that helps foster clear roads, clean air and shorter travel times.

Get my mom to her doctor

Allows seniors to “age in place” by providing them with access to vital destinations and offering them freedom to travel throughout the region.

Help me lose 10 pounds

Promotes walking and bicycling throughout our communities, and using public transportation to connect longer distances.

Chauffeur my high schooler

Provides safe & reliable transportation to and from school and after-school activities, offering students connections to sports & the arts; and parents peace of mind.

Save me money on my commute

Saves commuters money and reduces stress by providing more convenient public transportation options.

Preserve our rural areas

Develops better regional connections which focuses development, preventing urban sprawl while supporting economic activity and improving the quality of life for residents who rely on public transit.

Implementing a Countywide Transit Vision

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The Plan

Successful communities don’t happen by accident. They’re built through collaboration and citizen engagement by setting goals and working to achieve them. The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (TheRide) set out to create a shared vision for connecting Washtenaw communities through public transportation. This effort is called “Moving You Forward.”  It has lead to the creation of the Smart Growth Transit Master Plan, which provides a framework to meet Washtenaw County’s transit needs for the next 30 years.

The Smart Growth Transit Master Plan option was chosen after collecting ideas and suggestions from citizens of Washtenaw County. In order to implement the Plan for the county, eight transit districts have been created. The map below illustrates the transit districts and their respective community representatives that have been selected. Each district representative has formed a District Advisory Committee (DAC) to help oversee the development and implementation of transit improvements in each of their districts.

A series of public input sessions have been held in each transit district, giving our community a chance to share specific transit needs.  

Want to see what comments and suggestions were made where you live? Meeting results can be found by clicking on each of the transit districts here .

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The Goals

  • Support Local Economy and Job Growth: Attracts and retains new businesses and a talented workforce.
  • Support Independence for the Aging Population: Provides access to vital destinations for individuals who can no longer drive and allows seniors to age in place.
  • Attracts Talented Young Professionals: Creates and increases options for sustainable living which is attractive to new professionals and recent college grads. 
  • Promotes Sound Land-Use: Controls and prevents urban sprawl; focuses development, preserves agricultural and rural areas and other open spaces.
  • Relieves Traffic Congestion: Provides transportation options to reduce congestion and local investment in parking infrastructure.
  • Environment: Reduces our carbon emissions, reduces reliance on foreign oil and improves our air quality.
  • Safety & Security:  Offers a safe and reliable transportation alternative.

For frequently asked questions (FAQ), click here .

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Community Support

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Partners for Transit's mission is to improve the local economy by advancing transit options and improving the quality of life for Washtenaw County residents.  The group is comprised of community leaders, local professionals, and motivated residents.
Click here to get involved!