Chelsea – Parking & Transportation
Municipal Parking
Chelsea’s municipal lots downtown provide free 3-hour customer parking, with longer spots available for downtown workers and shop owners. There is a commuter parking lot on the east side of M-52 just north of I-94.
Southeast Michigan Commuter Connect
(866) 510–7665
A free trip planning and commuter-matching service by the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments and TheRide. Enter your departure point and destination online or in the app to get information on commuting options, including carpool partners, vanpools, walking and biking buddies, and bus routes throughout southeast Michigan. commuter@theride.org, commuterconnectmi.org
Western Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE)
(734) 475–9494
Provides affordable transportation in Western Washtenaw County. The Community and Jackson Road Connectors connect Chelsea, Dexter, Scio Twp., and Ann Arbor along Jackson Rd. Fares: $0.50–$3, with discounted rates for students, seniors age 60+, and people with disabilities (personal care attendants ride free). Operates 7 days/week (except holidays). Chelsea Community Ride offers free shuttle service around Chelsea. Door-to-door service in the greater Western Washtenaw area. Fares: $2.50–$20, based on location, with discounted rates for students, seniors age 60+, and people with disabilities. Operates Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Group Trip community shuttle services for qualifying groups. $75/hour. See website for detailed schedules. book.my.ride@wavebus.org, ridethewavebus.org
