Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART)

Resources offered by SMART

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What is this resource?

SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation) is the public transportation provider for Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties in Southeast Michigan (Detroit is served by DDOT). SMART offers a range of services to connect residents to medical appointments throughout the metro Detroit area.

Routes:

SMART operates an extensive network of fixed-route buses that follow designated paths with scheduled stops. These routes are numbered and cover a wide geographical area across the three counties. You can find detailed route maps and schedules on the SMART website or using their trip planning tools linked here: https://www.smartbus.org/How-to-Ride/How-to-Find-Your-Route.

The Fast Michigan, Fast Woodward, and Fast Gratiot routes are limited-stop services designed for quicker travel along major corridors. Additionally, SMART offers Park & Ride locations, providing convenient access to express routes.

Connector:

SMART’s Connector service is an advance reservation, curb-to-curb service operating within designated service areas. This service is particularly designed to help seniors and people with disabilities connect to various destinations within a 10-mile radius of their origin. Full-fare customers (ages 6-64 without a disability) can use Connector services if their trip begins and ends more than 1/3 of a mile from a fixed SMART route. Priority for Connector service is given to medical trips. Passengers may call up to 6 days in advance for medical trips. More information can be found here: https://www.smartbus.org/Services/Connector

Resource Pricing

Bus Fare Pricing:

Single Ride: A standard fare for a one-way trip on a fixed route is \$2.00 for the general public (ages 19-64). Reduced fares of \$0.50 are available for youth (ages 6-18), older adults (65+), and people with disabilities. Park & Ride single fares are \$2.50, and Connector single fares are \$4.00 (\$1.00 for reduced fare riders). More information can be found here: https://www.smartbus.org/Fares

Payment can be made on the bus with cash (exact fare required, no change given; a change card will be issued for future rides) or by using a valid pass. Passes can be purchased online, at transit centers, and through the DART mobile app. More information about DART here: https://www.smartbus.org/About/News/ArtMID/707/ArticleID/358/Dart-App-Update

Young people aged 6 to 18 years, adults over the age of 65, and people with disabilities are eligible to receive reduced fares to ride SMART. More information here: https://www.smartbus.org/Fares/Reduced-Fares

Connector Pricing:

The one-way fare for Connector is \$4.00 for the general public and \$1.00 for senior/disabled customers. More information here: https://www.smartbus.org/Services/Connector/Connector-Rider-Guidelines

How do I get started with this resource?

Bus Routes: Find a route and arrive at the nearest bus stop 5 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. More information can be found here: https://www.smartbus.org/How-to-Ride/How-to-Find-Your-Route

Connector Reservations: Rides can be scheduled by calling (866) 962-5515 (press 1 for Connector) between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding major holidays). Medical trip reservations can be made up to six days in advance, while general trips can be booked up to two days in advance. All reservations must be made by 4:00 p.m. the day before service is needed. More information here: https://www.smartbus.org/How-to-Ride/FAQs/Connector

SMART is committed to providing accessible transportation. All fixed-route buses and Connector vehicles are equipped with wheelchair lifts. Additionally, SMART offers ADA Paratransit service for individuals who are unable to use fixed-route services due to their disability.