ADA FAQs

SMART Sounding Board

We want YOUR feedback! Every second Wednesday of the month. Members of our executive team and customer service teams will hold a 30-minute open ZOOM session for attendees to voice their opinions, suggestions and concerns in an effort to make SMART better for our riders. This month's SMART Sounding Board will be Wednesday, December 13th at 5pm EST. See below for ZOOM Details :

When: Dec 13, 2023 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Monthly: https://smartbus.zoom.us/webinar/tZUocu6urTgiEtO7IZQF5uoXy3SfwcMQmQeY/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGpqz4tHNeWuBGARpwcGY_4KO7ztnZHj7dyyzbfMgYGdwzOL7FxNKV8Pend

Topic: SMART Sounding Board

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://smartbus.zoom.us/j/81557633887?pwd=WJyC2oOYMYEp8q6CXC9IwrkMxe7wuw.MQdyTIu0xNu-OXGZ

Passcode: 554483
Or One tap mobile :
+19292056099,,81557633887# US (New York)
+13017158592,,81557633887# US (Washington DC)
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 305 224 1968 US
+1 309 205 3325 US
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 931 3860 US
+1 669 444 9171 US
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 689 278 1000 US
+1 719 359 4580 US
+1 253 205 0468 US
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 360 209 5623 US
+1 386 347 5053 US
+1 507 473 4847 US
+1 564 217 2000 US
Webinar ID: 815 5763 3887
International numbers available: https://smartbus.zoom.us/u/kdynEb3B4D

SMART In-Person Interviews Every Thursday

On Thursdays, SMART is conducting in-person open interviews from 10am - 3pm! Join us for an interview and get hired the same day. Opportunities for bus operators, mechanics, coach service and shelter attendants, and more available.

Dates :

December 7th

December 14th

December 21st

December 28th

Locations :

Macomb Terminal
22900 15 Mile Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48035
Oakland Terminal
2021 Barrett St, Troy, MI 48084
Wayne Terminal
30000 N. Industrial Dr. Inkster, Michigan 48141

Go to https://www.careersatsmart.com/ for more information.

SMART Board of Directors Meeting December 7th

SMART will hold the December 7, 2023, Board of Directors meeting at 2:00 PM in the Buhl Building, located on 535 Griswold St. Suite 600, Detroit, MI 48226.
Public Participation will only be available for members of the public attending in person or those who email comments per the process outlined below.

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 who are positive for COVID-19 may not attend the Meeting in person and should access the recording at 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 livestreamed on YouTube and available at the following URL: 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.

Public Comment will proceed as follows:
• All comments: 3-minute limit per member of the public. Kindly state your name and city 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 Sounding Board

We want YOUR feedback! Every second Wednesday of the month at 2pm EST, members of our executive team and customer service teams will hold a 30-minute open ZOOM session for attendees to voice their opinions, suggestions and concerns in an effort to make SMART better for our riders. The first SMART Sounding Board will be this Wednesday, November 8th at 2pm EST. See below for ZOOM Details :

Topic: SMART Sounding Board

Time: Nov 8, 2023 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Second Wednesday Beginning:
Nov 8, 2023 02:00 PM

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Monthly: https://smartbus.zoom.us/meeting/tZUocu6urTgiEtO7IZQF5uoXy3SfwcMQmQeY/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGpqz4tHNeWuBGARpwcGY_4KO7ztnZHj7dyyzbfMgYGdwzOL7FxNKV8Pend

Join Zoom Meeting
https://smartbus.zoom.us/j/81557633887?pwd=JXgUSkbetL2Z8La9lhSpLZrgudbHMc.1

Meeting ID: 815 5763 3887
Passcode: 554483

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One tap mobile
+19292056099,,81557633887# US (New York)
+13017158592,,81557633887# US (Washington DC)

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Dial by your location
• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
• +1 305 224 1968 US
• +1 309 205 3325 US
• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
• +1 646 931 3860 US
• +1 669 444 9171 US
• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
• +1 689 278 1000 US
• +1 719 359 4580 US
• +1 253 205 0468 US
• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
• +1 360 209 5623 US
• +1 386 347 5053 US
• +1 507 473 4847 US
• +1 564 217 2000 US
• 888 788 0099 US Toll-free
• 877 853 5247 US Toll-free

Meeting ID: 815 5763 3887

Find your local number: https://smartbus.zoom.us/u/kdynEb3B4D

Board of Directors Meeting 10-26

PUBLIC NOTICE

SMART will hold the October 26, 2023, Board of Directors meeting at 2:00 PM in the Buhl Building, located on 535 Griswold St. Suite 600, Detroit, MI 48226.

Public Participation will only be available for members of the public attending in person or those who email comments per the process outlined below.

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 who are positive for COVID-19 may not attend the Meeting in person and should access the recording at 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 livestreamed on YouTube and available at the following URL: 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.

Public Comment will proceed as follows:

All comments: 3-minute limit per member of the public. Kindly state your name and city 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.

October Hiring Event

SMART is hosting and in-person hiring event. Join us to fill out an application, conduct an interview and get hired the same day. Opportunities for bus operators, mechanics, coach service and shelter attendants and more are available.

Advance applications are available at www.CareersatSMART.com and encouraged to complete prior to arrival but are not required.

Start your career today with SMART!

When : Friday, October 20th, 2023 10am

Where : Macomb Community College, The John Lewis Center, South Campus, K Building

SMARTer Mobility Surveys Begin October 1st

What is the SMARTer Mobility Program

SMART launched the SMARTer Mobility Program in early 2023 to evaluate their fixed route/ADA, connector general service, and the current micro transit pilot program to aid in the evaluation and analysis of the services within the region.

The goals of the SMARTer Mobility Program are to:

- - Establish microtransit as a permanent service
  - Create a user-friendly app for all transit service
  - Ensure that services are integrated
  - Expand public transit within new service areas

SMARTer Mobility Survey Conductors can easily be identified by their SMARTer Mobility branded tee shirts and safety vests :

The surveys can be taken on the transit vehicle during your trip, from the website or if prefered, can be filled out on a paper version. You can take the survey now electronically at https://smarter-mobility.org/

Board of Directors Meeting 9-28

PUBLIC NOTICE

SMART will hold the September 28, 2023, Nominating Committee Meeting at 1:30 PM and the Board of Directors meeting at 2:00 PM in the Buhl Building, located on 535 Griswold St. Suite 600, Detroit, MI 48226.

Public Participation will only be available for members of the public attending in person or those who email comments per the process outlined below.

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 who are positive for COVID-19 may not attend the Meeting in person and should access the recording at 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 livestreamed on YouTube and available at the following URL: 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.

Public Comment will proceed as follows:

All comments: 3-minute limit per member of the public. Kindly state your name and city 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.

Oakland County Expansion 9-11-2023

Arts Beats And Eats

The 2023 Corewell Health Juried Fine Art Show is located on the southern edge of the festival site. Artists from across the nation will pack the streets and showcase on 7th Street between Lafayette & Washington, Washington between 7th and Lincoln, and Lincoln between Washington and Center.

Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats presented by Flagstar Bank is Oakland County’s celebration of art, music, food, and community that takes place in Downtown Royal Oak on Labor Day Weekend. Plan your trip to Royal Oak at smartmovesus.com

The art fair hours are: