We are committed to creating and expanding mobility options for the region, working together with communities, residents, and businesses to develop a plan that is sustainable. We’re also improving existing services and offering flexible on-demand rides.
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TRANSFORM & GROW
Improve quality by streamlining services and enhancing mobility options:
- More frequent, night and weekend Fixed Route service.
- New FAST routes.
- Diversification of fleet mix with larger and smaller vehicles to accommodate the needs of all users.
- Expanded SMART Flex On-Demand service to connect riders with convenient local and regional transportation.
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15-30 MINUTES
AVERAGE WAIT TIME FOR FIXED ROUTE AND ON-DEMAND SERVICES.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DRIVER FOR THE REGION
- We’re leveraging an additional $1.34 for every $1.00 local funding bringing those tax dollars back to our region.
- Identify opportunities to support relocation efforts of businesses in SE Michigan.
- Increased access to jobs.
- Create Inclusive business and contracting opportunities for minority/women veteran/small businesses.
- Invest in business and capital projects such as new facilities, bus stop amenities, and mobility hubs.
- Continued support of local community transit, providing vehicles and funding for residents.
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ADAPT & SUPPORT
SMART is committed to the following upon passage of the millage:
- Work with community and transit partners to expand current services and increase operational efficiencies as soon as January 2023.
- Immediately begin public outreach to get input from residents, businesses, local elected officials and community leaders to develop a mobility plan that is sustainable, accessible, and helps people maintain their independence.
- Phased implementation of the plan to allow for the following:
- Hiring of staff/drivers/mechanics
- Purchasing vehicles (currently up to 2 years from procurement)
- Implementation of technology
- Be transparent and demonstrate the value of public transit in everything SMART does.
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