Service changes on multiple routes are coming Monday, January 5th, 2026.
Minor schedule adjustments to improve on-time performance will take effect systemwide, including routes other than those listed below. To view the updated timetables for all routes, use our new schedule lookup.
If you have any questions, please call our Customer Care team at (866) 962-5515 or use our online form. Thank you for riding SMART!
FAST Woodward
461 462
Weekday frequency will improve to every 20 minutes all day between Birmingham (Maple) and downtown Detroit! Service will also run slightly later into the evening.
North of Birmingham, the Pontiac and Troy branches will be served every 40 minutes individually.
The last southbound 461 trip departs the Troy Park & Ride at 10:51 PM.
The last southbound 462 trip departs Auburn Mile at 10:01 PM.
The last northbound 461 trip departs Jefferson / Beaubien at 11:45 PM.
The last northbound 462 trip departs Jefferson / Beaubien at 12:25 AM.
Download the updated weekday FAST Woodward timetables, effective January 5:
Northbound schedule (PDF)
Southbound schedule (PDF)
Stop consolidation at Woodward / 13 Mile NB
In an effort to reduce overall trip time for the majority of riders, the two northbound FAST stops at Coolidge/13 Mile have been combined into a single FAST stop. All FAST trips will now use the 13 Mile bus shelter (NE corner of Woodward / 13 Mile) outside the Royal Oak Fire Station.
The Coolidge stop outside CVS will be served by the Woodward Locals (Routes 450/460) only. Physical signage will be updated to assist riders with navigating this change.
Phoenix Center renamed to "Downtown Pontiac"
The demolition of the former Phoenix Center in Pontiac is now complete. As such, the name of this stop will change to "Downtown Pontiac" in system wayfinding starting January 5. Service will not be affected.
FAST Gratiot
563is now ➔561
Beginning January 5, Route 563 will be renumbered to Route 561 for consistency with other FAST routes in the SMART system.
Weekday frequency will improve to every 20 minutes all day between 23 Mile and downtown Detroit! Service will also run later into the evening.
The last northbound trip departs Larned / Griswold at 12:52 AM.
The last southbound trip departs Gratiot / 23 Mile at 11:50 PM.
Gratiot Local service (Route 560) will continue to operate every 20 minutes between 23 Mile and 8 Mile.
Stops at 11 Mile will remain local-only with the January service change. Later in 2026, these stops will be enhanced and added to FAST Gratiot.
Download the updated weekday FAST Gratiot timetables, effective January 5:
Northbound schedule (PDF)
Southbound schedule (PDF)
562Eliminated
Route 562, FAST Gratiot Direct (DMC/WSU), will be consolidated into the newly renumbered Route 561. Service to Wayne State and the North River Park & Ride concludes Friday, January 2.
Regular service to Wayne State University is available via improved FAST Woodward service, free transfers to DDOT, and the QLINE streetcar. Direct SMART service to DMC, the VA Hospital, and the North River Park & Ride will resume later in 2026 on routes 100 Hamtramck and 610 Kercheval-Harper. See the
November 2025 Public Hearing presentation materials for more details.
Nine Mile Crosstown
710
Weekday frequency will improve to every 30 minutes all day. Service will also run slightly later into the evening.
The last eastbound trip departs Telegraph & 9 Mile at 10:56 PM.
The last westbound trip departs Mack & Moross at 11:00 PM.
Download the updated weekday 710 timetables, effective January 5:
Eastbound schedule (PDF)
Westbound schedule (PDF)
New South Taylor Routing
125 160 275
Due to the end of service to Southland Center, the current detour routings via Pardee and Eureka are now permanent.
The following bus stops are available for riders to access destinations around the Eureka-Pardee area:
- Pardee @ Meijer SB (160, 275)
- Pardee @ Southland Cinemark NB (160, 275)
- Eureka & Pardee WB (near Meijer) (125)
- Eureka & Pardee WB (near Southland) (125, 160, 275)
- Eureka & Pardee EB (125, 160, 275)
- Eureka & Henry Ford Optical EB (125, 160)
- Eureka & Best Buy WB (125, 160)
$2.00 Park & Ride Fare
805 830 851
The premium 50-cent surcharge for SMART's three Park & Ride routes will be eliminated on Jan 5. For more information, see the fare change announcement.