Community Transit 

A true “grass roots” program, the SMART Community Partnership Program was established after the success of the 1995 millage.  By taking comments and suggestions from each of the voting communities, the SMART team helped to develop Community Based Service Plans (CBSP) with many Macomb, Oakland and Wayne county communities.

This program allowed local communities or groups to become partners with SMART and to share the responsibility of operating efficient transportation based on a community’s specific needs. So every participating community offers a unique service.

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Local Funding for Community Transit Services

SMART has two programs for local communities to receive funding to develop and maintain transit services.  Each program has it own set of eligibility requirements and restrictions.

Community Credits

The Community Credit program was instituted as part of the original SMART millage request in 1995.  Each community within the SMART taxing district is guaranteed additional funding from money generated by the tax. Similar to a tax rebate the monies can be spent on transit services in their community.

Community Credit funding can be used for operating costs or capital needs.  Each community determines the best use of their funding in providing services that meet the needs of its residents.  In addition, communities must coordinate services with other existing transportation programs in their area.

Municipal Credits  

The SMART Municipal Credit Program is a revenue sharing program that supports operation of local transportation services. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) allocates $3 million through a state reimbursement program. These funds are distributed based on the population of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties and are used strictly to support the operating costs of transit services. The Municipal Credit Program has allowed communities to develop many creative transportation programs.