Transit

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide)

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide), 2700 South Industrial. (734) 973–6500. TheRide provides public transportation to the greater Ann Arbor–Ypsilanti area. All buses are equipped with a ramp and can accommodate 2 wheelchair users; a bike rack in front can carry 2 bicycles. Visit theride.org for real-time information on bus locations, routes, schedules, system-wide alerts, and discount fares, and to sign up for MyAlerts email alerts on specific routes.

Ann Arbor central boarding point Blake Transit Center (328 S. Fifth Ave.). Ypsilanti central boarding point: Ypsilanti Transit Center (220 Pearl).

Service hours for most routes are Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.–midnight, Sat. 7 a.m.–11:50 p.m., and Sun. 8 a.m.–9:45 p.m. Fare is $1.50 for fixed-route bus service. Transfers are free and valid for 90 minutes. Students in grades K–12 ride for $.75. Children age 5 & under ride free.

Thirty-day unlimited-ride passes ($45; $22.50 for K–12 students and Fare Deal cardholders) can be purchased online, at the Blake Transit Center, TheRide’s main office, and some Bank of Ann Arbor locations.

MRide program allows U-M faculty, staff, and students with a yellow MCard to ride free. Fare Deal cards allow people ages 60–64, people with a Medicare or Medicaid card, or certification through an authorized agency to ride for $.75. GoldRide cards allow people age 65+ to ride free. Many downtown Ann Arbor businesses offer the go!pass, which enables their employees to ride free.

FlexRide on-demand service provides connections to TheRide’s fixed-route bus system and to other destinations, and late-night/holiday shared-ride service when TheRide’s fixed-route service is not operating. Call (734) 794–0377 or visit myflexride.org to make a reservation.

A-Ride is a shared-ride service for ADA-eligible people whose disability prevents them from riding regular fixed-route buses. Service is provided in lift-equipped vehicles. A-Ride card holders can also ride fixed-route service at no cost.

GroceryRide. (734) 973–6500. Provides weekly trips from several senior housing communities in Ann Arbor to grocery stores for $.75 each way.

FootballRide provides game-day shuttle service from boarding locations from north, east, west, south, and downtown Ann Arbor to Michigan Stadium.

Free Park & Ride lots are at Plymouth Rd. and US-23, Green near Baxter, Pioneer High School, Miller at M-14, State north of Eisenhower, and 220 Pearl in Ypsilanti (which requires a free hang tag). From these lots, buses run downtown and to U-M campuses. Shared-use Park & Ride spaces can be found at Meijer (3825 Carpenter, Ypsilanti) and the Washtenaw County Service Center (4125 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor).

Care Transport

4180 Packard • (734) 434–6786
Nonemergency wheelchair van, bus, and regular car transportation for people with special needs to doctor appointments and schools. Social trips for students in the Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Lincoln, and Milan school districts. Discharges from hospitals and transport between health care facilities and home. Approximately $125 round-trip for travel in the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor area, with an additional charge for evenings, holidays, and weekends; call for additional rate information. Will transport anywhere in Michigan or Ohio. info@caretransport.us, caretransport.us

D2A2 Detroit–Ann Arbor Service

(517) 333–0400 • Ann Arbor stop: 328 S. Fifth Ave. (Blake Transit Center)
Pilot express bus service connecting Ann Arbor and Detroit, managed by TheRide and funded by the Regional Transport Authority of Southeast Michigan. Buses leave Ann Arbor approximately every hour between 6 a.m.–11 p.m. Mon.–Fri.; approximately every 2 hours between 7:45 a.m.–9:15 p.m. Sat. & Sun.; no service on some holidays. See website for detailed schedule and bus tracking. One-way fares: $6 online, $8 on bus, $4 senior/disability, book of 10 for $50, book of 50 for $100. info@michiganflyer.com, d2a2.com

FlixBus

325 Depot (Amtrak station)
Direct service from Ann Arbor to 12 destinations, including Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Chicago. Connections available throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Outlets and free Wi-Fi on buses. flixbus.com

getDowntown

328 S. Fifth Ave. (Blake Transit Center) • (734) 219–6596
A program of TheRide in partnership with the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority and the City of Ann Arbor. Supports downtown employers and employees with their commuting needs, including go!passes, carpool and vanpool options, Park & Ride, walking and biking information, individual assistance, the Conquer the Cold event every Jan., and the Commuter Challenge every May. info@getdowntown.org, getdowntown.org

Greyhound

325 Depot (Amtrak station) • (800) 231–2222
Station and office open daily, including holidays, 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m. & 4–9:30 p.m. Credit or debit only; no cash. Bus service throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Outlets and free Wi-Fi on buses. greyhound.com

Huron Valley Ambulance

1200 State Cir. • (734) 971–4420
Emergency medical services throughout Washtenaw County. Nonemergency ambulance available for medically necessary transports. Member Plus ambulance membership program covers out-of-pocket costs for any medically necessary transports. communityrelations@emergenthealth.org, hva.org

MedSync Transportation & Services

2035 Hogback, ste. 103 • (734) 646–8846
Personal and shared nonemergency medical transportation throughout Michigan. Same-day service and scheduled runs up to 500 miles (with advance scheduling). Wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Accompaniment services such as grocery shopping, home assistance, or home-sitting for medical appointments. Advance scheduling recommended. 24-hour availability. contact@medsts.com, medsynctransportation.com

Parking Violations

The fine for an expired city meter is $15 if paid before the end of the next business day, $25 within 14 days, $60 within 30 days, and $70 after 30 days. The initial fine for unauthorized parking in a disabled parking space or for violating city snow-removal parking restrictions is $115 if paid before the end of the next business day, $125 within 14 days, $145 within 30 days, and $165 after 30 days. Fines for most other parking violations are $25–$55 if paid within 14 days. All fines increase after 14 and 30 days. Other penalties may include default fees or impoundment charges if your vehicle is towed.

Parking tickets can be paid in 5 ways: online at annarbormi.rmcpay.com (credit card fee of $3.50 per ticket); by phone at (866) 890–4982 (same fee as online); in person at the Customer Service Center (City Hall, 301 E. Huron St.) weekdays 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; at drop boxes inside City Hall (301 E. Huron St.; box is at the north/Ann St. entrance) or across from City Hall at 300 E. Ann and S. Fifth Ave. intersection (drive-by 24-hour access); or by mail, addressed to City of Ann Arbor Customer Service Center, PO Box 8647, Ann Arbor, MI 48107 (check or money order only). Postmarks are accepted as evidence of timely payment.

Parking tickets can be appealed online at a2gov.org/services/pages/parking-ticket-appeal.aspx (see form on webpage).

parking@a2gov.org, a2gov.org/services/pages/parking.aspx

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

U-M Buses

(734) 764–7475
All route service is free to the public; no pass required. Operates 13 campus and health system routes in the fall and winter terms; 9 routes in the spring and summer terms. ltp.umich.edu

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). 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