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Service Change April 21st

Know Before You Go! Service changes on multiple routes are coming Monday, April 21st, 2025.

To view the full updated timetables for the routes below, use our new schedule lookup.

If you have any questions, please call our Customer Care team at (866) 962-5515. Thank you for riding SMART!

Routing Changes

  • 140 Southshore, 160 Downriver, 250 Ford Road, 261 FAST Michigan: Buses will begin boarding from three separate bays at the Dearborn Transit Center. Look for wayfinding signage at the station.

 

A map of the three in-service shelters directly outside the Dearborn Transit Center doors. The shelter on Michigan Avenue itself at the northwest corner of the parking lot is only served by Routes 140, 200, and 210.

 

From east to west:

  • Route 261 will board at the first shelter.
  • Routes 140 and 250 will board at the second shelter.
  • Route 160 will board at the third shelter.

 

The fourth shelter on property is reserved for future service expansion.

 

  • 415 Greenfield: A new southbound trip will depart Royal Oak Meijer at 11:03pm.

 

 

 

  • 430 Main Street: Buses will serve new stops on the two morning trips and two afternoon trips to Royal Oak High School:
    • 13 Mile & Evergreen Street
    • Crooks & 13 Mile
    • Crooks & Normandy
    • Crooks & 14 Mile

 

These trips will also serve Route 760 stops along 14 Mile between Crooks and Main.

 

A map of the new stops along the Route 430 deviation to Royal Oak High School

 

 

 

  • 610 Kercheval–Harper: Starting Sunday, April 27 following the service change, buses will serve local stops on Sundays along Vernier between Harper and Kelly.

 

A map of the local stops along Route 610 between Vernier and Kelly

 

Full stop listing: Regular route to Vernier & Harper NW, then

  • Vernier @ Meadows Apts
  • Vernier @ Triumph Church (St. Peter)
  • Vernier & Beaconsfield (Eastland)
  • Vernier @ Dollar Tree (Fitness Center)
  • Kelly @ Home Depot (northbound Kelly south of 8 Mile)
  • Vernier & Kelly
  • Vernier @ Lowe’s
  • Vernier & Beaconsfield
  • Vernier & Balfour
  • Vernier & Peerless, then resume regular route

 

 

 

  • 730 Ten Mile: All eastbound buses will begin serving the stop on northbound Kelly south of 8Mile, outside Home Depot. 

 

Westbound DDOT Route 17 boards one block south of this stop at Kelly & Collingham. Eastbound Route 17 boards at the southwest corner of 8 Mile & Kelly.

 

A map of the updated eastbound 730 routing through the intersection of 8 Mile and Kelly with transfer points to DDOT Route 17 shown

 

Minor Time Adjustments

  • 125 Fort-Eureka: Weekday, Saturday, and Sunday trips
  • 140 Southshore: Weekday trips
  • 160 Downriver: Weekday and Saturday trips
  • 200/210 Michigan Local: Weekday, Saturday, and Sunday trips
  • 250 Ford Road: Weekday trips
  • 261 FAST Michigan: Weekday, Saturday, and Sunday trips
  • 275 South Telegraph: Weekday and Saturday trips
  • 280 Western Wayne: Weekday, Saturday, and Sunday trips
  • 305 Grand River: Weekday, Saturday, and Sunday trips
  • 450/460 Woodward Local: Weekday trips
  • 562/563 FAST Gratiot: Weekday, Saturday, and Sunday trips
  • 730 Ten Mile: Weekday trips
  • 780 15 Mile: Weekday trips
  • 805 Grand River Park & Ride: Weekday trips

Passenger Code of Conduct

The bus operator's primary job is to operate the bus safely. If problems arise on the bus, the bus operator's priority is to determine if a passenger's safety or security is at stake. The operator will assess the severity of the problem and the resources available and respond accordingly. The bus operator, at his/her discretion and dependent on the circumstances, may choose to talk to the passenger, call for assistance, submit a MISC report on the incident at the end of their shift, or take no immediate action. In the case of minor infractions of the code of conduct, SMARTs general guideline for the operator would be to continue the route rather than inconvenience other riders by delaying service unless the situation requires immediate attention.

To help ensure the safety, security, comfort, and convenience of all those who use our services, please "ride right." When you ride right, you treat others as you would like to be treated and show respect for your bus operator, fellow passengers, and the transit vehicles and facilities you use.

How to Ride SMART

Welcome to our "How to Ride" guide for the SMART Bus! 🚍 In these videos, we'll take you through each step of your journey to make your ride smooth, easy, and enjoyable. From approaching the bus to safely exiting, we’ve got you covered with all the essentials for fixed route and Flex.

🔹 **Approaching the Bus:** Learn the best way to signal and approach the bus as it arrives at your stop.
🔹 **Making Payments:** A simple guide on how to pay your fare, including options for tickets, passes, and contactless payments.
🔹 **Where to Sit:** Discover where to sit for a comfortable ride and the designated seating areas available.
🔹 **Rules to Abide By:** Review important rules and etiquette to ensure a pleasant experience for all passengers.
🔹 **Exiting the Bus:** Tips on how to prepare to exit and safely leave the bus when you reach your destination.

These videos will help you feel confident and ready to ride SMART Bus. Watch now for all the essential tips to make your transit experience seamless! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more helpful transit guides. https://www.youtube.com/@MySMARTBus

SMART People Series

Board of Director's Rescheduled Meeting 1/27

SMART will hold the rescheduled Board of Directors meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM on the sixth floor of the Buhl Building, located at 535 Griswold Street, Suite 600, Detroit, MI.

All physically present at the meeting must adhere to the following:

·      Please respect anyone needing or choosing to wear a mask.

·      People with symptoms of COVID-19 or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.

·      People positive for COVID-19 may not attend the meeting in person and should access the recording using the YouTube link below.

 

The agenda can be found on SMART’s website: http://www.smartbus.org/About/Our-Organization/Board-of-Directors/Board-Meeting-Schedule.
Members of the public may attend in person. The Meeting will be live-streamed on YouTube and available at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@MySMARTBus.

 

Members of the public may also submit a written comment to be read during the Public Comment period by emailing SMARTBoard@smartbus.org by 1:15 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

 

Requests for reasonable accommodations at SMART require advanced reservations. Individuals with disabilities requiring assistance should contact SMARTBoard@smartbus.org or 313-223-2110 as soon as possible. If you have difficulties joining the virtual session, contact SMARTBoard@smartbus.org and we will assist you to the best of our abilities.

 

Public Comment will proceed as follows:

 

  • All comments: 3-minute limit per member of the public. Kindly state your name and county of residence.
  • Public comments will be received in the following order:

 

  • Members of the public who attend in person
  • Written comments via email. The Board Administrator will read any submitted comments.

SMART People Series 2024

Improved Service to 12 Oaks Mall

Holiday Service Hours

Service Change January 6th

Know Before You Go! Service changes on multiple routes are coming Monday, January 6th, 2025.

To view the full updated timetables for the routes below, use our new schedule lookup.

If you have any questions, please call our Customer Care team at (866) 962-5515. Thank you for riding SMART!

Routing Changes

  • 125 Fort-Eureka, 160 Downriver, 275 Telegraph-Taylor: Buses will no longer serve the stop in the Taylor Meijer parking lot. All routes will continue to serve Southland Center.
  • 261 FAST Michigan: Buses will now serve Michigan Central Station. Look for the FAST signs along Michigan Avenue west of 14th outside Roosevelt Park.
  • 510 Van Dyke, 530 Schoenherr, 550 Garfield: The former Lakeside Mall bus stop is now closed. Board these routes on Southcove Drive east of Schoenherr.
  • 805 Grand River Park & Ride: Service will return to the Beck Road Park & Ride Lot along Twelve Mile just east of I-96.

Time Changes

  • 125 Fort-Eureka: Weekday, Saturday, and Sunday trips
  • 140 Southshore: Weekday trips
  • 160 Downriver: Weekday and Saturday trips
  • 250 Ford: Weekday trips
  • 255 Ford Express: Weekday trips
  • 275 Telegraph-Taylor: Weekday and Saturday trips
  • 280 Western Wayne: Weekday trips
  • 305 Grand River: Weekday trips
  • 405 Northwestern: Weekday trips
  • 415 Greenfield: Weekday trips
  • 420 Southfield: Weekday trips
  • 430 Main Street-Big Beaver: Weekday trips
  • 450/460 Woodward Locals: Weekday trips
  • 461/462 FAST Woodward: Weekday trips
  • 492 Rochester: Weekday trips
  • 510 Van Dyke: Weekday trips
  • 530 Schoenherr: Weekday trips
  • 550 Garfield: Weekday trips
  • 563 FAST Gratiot: Weekday trips
  • 730 Ten Mile Crosstown: Weekday and Saturday trips
  • 790 Pontiac Crosstown: Weekday trips
  • 805 Grand River Park & Ride: Weekday trips

Sounding Board January 8th

SMART Sounding Board


Time: Wednesday January 8th, 2025, 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
        

Join Zoom Meeting
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