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Proposed 2027 Service Changes

SMART will hold Public Hearings in November 2026 to consider the following proposals to modify service in CY2027:

New routes

120Fort Street
Limited stops between downtown Detroit and Outer Drive,
then local service between Outer Drive and Flat Rock via Corewell Trenton Hospital

290Newburgh
Local service connecting Farmington/Farmington Hills, Livonia, Westland, and the City of Wayne

295Plymouth
Local service connecting northwest Detroit, Redford, Livonia, Plymouth, and Canton

Modified routes

160Downriver
Route extension

200Michigan Local

210Michigan Local-Westland
Route extension; consolidation of branches into single pattern

250Ford Road
Route extension

255Ford Road Express
Route extension

525Groesbeck
Route extension, addition of Saturday service

780Fifteen Mile Crosstown
Addition of Sunday service

Meeting Information

Monday, November 16, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Zoom Webinar (Registration Required)

Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Trenton Veterans Memorial Library
2790 Westfield Rd
Trenton MI, 48183

Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Westland City Hall
Gene McKinney Ballrooms A & B
36300 Warren Rd Westland, MI 48185

Notice of Public Hearings (PDF)

These service changes will be implemented in April, June and September 2027. Individual announcements will be posted on SMART's website ahead of each service change along with updated route schedules. Call SMART Customer Care for information at (866) 962-5515, Monday – Friday from 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

An interpreter for the hearing impaired will be made available if SMART is contacted seven (7) days prior to the public hearings. Comments will also be accepted by telephone via Michigan Relay: 711/866-962-5515 option #2.

For those unable to attend the meetings, written comments will be accepted through December 31, 2026. Written comments should be addressed to “Public Hearing” and mailed to SMART Administrative Offices, 535 Griswold Street, Suite 600, Detroit, MI 48226. Comments may also be emailed to PublicHearing@smartbus.org.

Macomb County Millage Renewal

On Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, the SMART public transportation millage renewal will be on the ballot for voters in Macomb County.

Maintains existing service

The millage funds the continued operation of fixed route buses, Flex, and Paratransit/ADA services in Macomb County. This includes FAST Gratiot, SMART's frequent limited-stop express between downtown Detroit and 23 Mile Road with over 70,000 monthly riders.

Keeps student rides free

K-12, college, and university students ride SMART fixed-route service free with presentation of valid ID. This program began in May 2026 and is made possible by county millage dollars.

Funds stop and shelter improvements

Since 2025, SMART has improved over 300 bus stops systemwide with new concrete walkways, benches, and shelters. Additional improvements made possible by millage funds are planned over the next several years.

Two photos, one labeled "how it started" and another labeled "how it's going" showing the bus stop at Gratiot and 23 Mile northbound. Before improvements, riders had to board from the grass next to the curb. Now, a shelter with a bench and real-time display has been installed along with a concrete walkway.

More information

To learn more, view our millage storymap.

Ride FREE to Jingle Ball on December 8th with SMART

iHeart Radio Jingle Ball, Presented by CapitalOne

Heading to Jingle Ball? Let SMART get you there.

SMART is proud to serve as the official transit partner of iHeartMedia’s Jingle Ball Detroit, providing free shuttle service for concertgoers on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 between Eastern Market (Adelaide & Riopelle, Shed 3) and Little Caesars Arena (I-75 Service Drive & Woodward).

Map of the Jingle Ball shuttle pickup locations. Concert dropoff is along the westbound I-75 Service Drive east of Woodward in the rideshare zone, a two-minute walk from Little Caesars Arena. Eastern Market pickup is on westbound Adelaide west of Riopelle near Shed 3, a short walk from the iHeart Media radio station.

Shuttles will operate approximately every 30 minutes from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m, giving attendees a convenient option for getting to the concert and returning afterward.

Eastern Market Stop
Shed 3 Parking
(Shuttle pickup on westbound Adelaide past Riopelle)

Concert Stop
Little Caesars Arena Southeast Entry
(Dropoff on westbound I-75 service drive before Woodward)

SMART is also getting in on the fun by gifting some lucky iHeartRadio contest winners with free swag! So keep listening to Channel 95.5 to enter for your chance to win, and you could be heading into one of the biggest nights of the year with a little something extra from SMART.

September 7, 2026 Service Changes

Service changes on multiple routes are coming Monday, September 7th, 2026. If you have any questions, please call our Customer Care team at (866) 962-5515 or use our online form.

View updated timetables for all routes, including the below, using our online schedule preview. As a reminder, SMART operates a Sunday schedule on all routes on Labor Day.

NEW! Mound/Hamtramck

100is now ➔500

Previously introduced as Route 100, fixed route SMART service in Hamtramck is slated to launch as Route 500 Mound/Hamtramck on Labor Day. The route number was updated to better align with other nearby routes in the system.

An updated schematic map of Route 500 highlighting the connection to FAST Woodward at Grand, one block north of the Baltimore/Milwaukee stop outside the Amtrak station. Route 500 will travel via Holbrook, Joseph Campau, and Caniff in Hamtramck. The route intersects 20 DDOT routes as it travels from downtown Detroit to Bel Air Center at 8 Mile and Van Dyke."

At launch, Route 500 will connect downtown Detroit and the Detroit Medical Center campus to Hamtramck, ending at Bel Air Center on Eight Mile east of Van Dyke. Service will operate hourly from approximately 6am to 11pm Monday through Saturday and 8am to 5pm Sunday.

In a future phase of SMARTer Network implementation, Route 500 will be extended along Mound to Hall Road in Sterling Heights. Expect more information on this extension next year.

Improved Service on Ford Road

250

A map of Route 250 between Westland, Fairlane Town Center, and Dearborn Transit Center

Weekday frequency will improve to every 30 minutes on Route 250. Saturday service will also be added. Existing express weekday trips on Route 255 will be maintained.

Students Ride Fixed Routes Free

Starting Monday, May 4^th all K-12 and college students are able to ride SMART’s fixed route buses for FREE with valid student ID. Contact Customer Care at (866) 962-5515 for more information.

Wayne County Service Proposal

On August 4, 2026, voters passed the Wayne County public transportation ballot measure. An overview highlighting proposed service expansions by community has been prepared for public and stakeholder review.

For information on the previously announced launch of fixed route service in Hamtramck, see the September 7, 2026 service change page.

Information and maps

Transit Millage Storymap

Local Community Transit Information (PDF, 1 MB)

Community Maps (PDF, 3 MB)
Updated July 22, 2026

February 2026 Service Evaluation (PDF, 3 MB)

Tell us what you think

Transit decisions affect people countywide—your perspective matters. Share your feedback

Proposed 2026 Service Changes

Hamtramck Update

Following input from the public and the City of Hamtramck, SMART collaborated with MDOT and Wayne County to add left turn exemptions for buses at Woodward / Holbrook and Caniff / Joseph Campau. This will allow for safe implementation of the originally proposed routing within Hamtramck along Holbrook, Joseph Campau, and Caniff. The most recently proposed route endpoints in downtown Detroit and the Bel Air Center (8 Mile) will be maintained.

For more information, see the September 7, 2026 service change page.

November 2025 Presentation Materials

Public Hearing Presentation (PDF)

Public Hearing Posters (PDF)

Virtual Hearing Presentation (YouTube)

In November 2025, Public Hearings were conducted to consider proposals to modify service on the following routes:

100 Hamtramck – introduce new route
162 Fort Street – introduce new route
250 Ford Rd – increase frequency and add Saturday service
255 Ford Rd Express – eliminate route
261 FAST Michigan – increase frequency
305 Grand River – increase service hours
430 Main St/Big Beaver – extend route
461/462 FAST Woodward – increase frequency
494 Dequindre – extend route
510 Van Dyke – extend route
562 FAST Gratiot WSU – eliminate route
563 FAST Gratiot – increase frequency
610 Kercheval-Harper – extend route
710 Nine Mile – extend service hours
750 Wixom – introduce new route
796 Perry/Opdyke – eliminate route

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)

Service changes will be implemented in January, April, June and September 2026. Individual announcements will be posted on SMART's website ahead of each service change along with updated route schedules. Call SMART Customer Care for information at (866) 962-5515, Monday – Friday from 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.