Continuing our Efforts to Improve and Expand our Community's Public Transportation Options

While our efforts to extend the benefits of transit to a greater number of Washtenaw County residents have been redirected towards an urban core network, the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority will continue discussions with elected representatives and leaders from Washtenaw County’s urban core communities that remain interested in developing an expanded transit network.  

 AATA Ridership is at an all-time high and access to public transportation throughout Washtenaw County is a high priority for our region’s economic vitality and growth.  Public transit enjoys broad support in Washtenaw County, and we are committed to working with all communities here that remain interested in participating in an expanded transit network. 

Initially, AATA will focus on urban core communities that have expressed a strong interest in being part of a regional transit network:  

Cities of Ann Arbor, Saline, and Ypsilanti

Townships of Ann Arbor, Pittsfield, Scio, Superior, and Ypsilanti

AATA will also review existing services and costs to ensure that its history of strong fiscal stewardship is not disrupted.  This review will determine the feasibility of continuing to provide the services implemented as part of AATA’s initial investment under its Five-Year Transit Plan.

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.