The project will initiate a new rural to suburban circular service providing transportation options for many low-income individuals and welfare recipients in the area of Allegan County. Most residents commute to employment centers outside the county including Lansing, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Battle Creek. Barry County Transit provides service within the county and on a limited, demand-response basis in the Hastings area. The project will expand the hours and service area. Three routes per day outside of the county from Hastings to Kentwood will cover second and third shift work schedules for welfare recipients and low-income individuals.
Most residents commute to Traverse City for employment.
Providers include BATA, Benzie County Elders, and the Regional Ride, plus private taxis and intercity bus carriers. The project adds a lakeshore bus run in western Leelanau County to provide trips for welfare recipients and low income individuals to jobs located in Traverse City. This project will also implement a transportation brokerage service. The project will expand the transportation brokerage system in Berrien County to include Van Buren and Cass counties. All public and private transportation providers will be encouraged to participate.