Triennial FTA DBE Goal Open House

Wednesday, May 18
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
530 North Rose Street

Metro is pleased to invite you to attend an information open house.  This event is prior to our submission to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for our Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Triennial Goal.  We will share our plans for projects over the next three years and answer your questions about our DBE goal. 

To learn more about the program, visit
https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MUCPWeb/learnAboutProgram.htm.

About the DBE Program:

The federally required DBE program is designed to ensure that firms owned and controlled by minorities, women and other socially and economically disadvantaged persons have the opportunity to grow and become self-sufficient through participation in federally funded transportation projects.

For additional information please contact:  Cheryl Pesti    (269) 337-8493    pestic@kmetro.com

Metro Returns to Sunday Bus Service on May 8

April 29, 2022 – Metro will be resuming fixed-route bus service to the community on Sundays starting on May 8.  Hours of service on Sundays will be from 9:15 a.m. to 5:08 p.m.

Sunday bus service was suspended in October of 2020 due to the impacts of the pandemic.

 “We are very excited to resume the Sunday service.  We know how important seven day a week service is to our passengers and the community,” stated Sean McBride, Executive Director for Metro.  “A number of new drivers are now in place to sustain the service.  We are continuing to hire bus drivers and encourage people to apply to join the Metro team.”  Open positions are announced on the Metro website at www.kmetro.com/employment.

When the Sunday hours of operation were discontinued, Metro Connect, the demand response service provided throughout Kalamazoo County, was available for passengers to use for Sunday public transportation.  The service provided rides to those going to destinations in the county, including worship services and employment.  Metro Connect will continue providing reserved trips 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sundays with reservations available by calling 350-2970.

The hours of operation for Metro buses starting May 2 will be Monday through Friday 6:15 a.m. - 10:08 p.m., Saturday 6:15 a.m. - 10:08 p.m. and Sunday 9:15 a.m. - 5:08 p.m.  Select routes have different start and end times, and Metro encourages passengers to check the bus schedules for current hours.  Schedules for each route are available at kmetro.com, on Metro’s buses, and by using the myStop Mobile App.  For additional information, call 337-8222.

Masks are now optional when riding Metro buses and Metro Connect and inside Metro facilities as of April 19.

Effective Tuesday, April 19, 2022, masks are no longer required on Metro buses, Metro Connect and in Metro facilities.  Wearing a mask on public transportation in Kalamazoo County will be decided by the individual rider.  Metro encourages its riders and customers to make decisions that are in their best interests. 

This change comes as a result of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) not enforcing masks on public transportation due to a recent court ruling.

Metro appreciates the community’s cooperation with this announcement.  Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available and posted on Metro vehicles, at the Transportation Center, and at www.kmetro.com.

New hours for Metro's fixed route buses took effect March 28, 2022.  To view the new schedules, click here.

More information is available by calling (269) 337-8222 or using myStop Mobile app.

Those attending in person are required to wear a mask during the entire meeting. The next CCTA/KCTA Board Meeting will be held on May 9, 2022.

We recently switched to using the myStop Mobile app to get information from Track My Bus on your phone.