Rider Alerts

Service Bulletin (2nd Update) – Primary Route Detours Richfield Road – #10 and Dort/Averill – #15
(Effective Week of April 22, 2024 – Updated START DATE)

MDOT has announced another delay to the start of the temporary work being performed on the culvert at M-54 (Dort Highway) and Court Street. The new start date is the week of April 22. Due to the work being performed, the #10 Richfield Road and #15 Dort/Averill bus routes will be detoured around that area effective the week of April 22. Service at some bus stops will be impacted. The culvert project is expected to last through October 2024.

The detoured bus routes are as follows.

Richfield Rd (#10) Route Detour:
Outbound: The Richfield bus will travel Chavez Dr., turn left onto E. 5th St, turn right on Lapeer Rd., and then left on S. Averill Ave. From there is will turn right onto Court St. and resume the route.

Upon Request – The outbound Richfield bus will service MTA Dort Hwy. (Indian Trails and Amtrak).

Inbound: After leaving Courtland Center, the bus will travel Court St., turn left onto S. Averill Ave., and turn right on Lapeer Rd. From there the bus will turn left onto Court St. and resume the route.

Dort/Averill (#15) Route Detour:
Outbound: The Dort/Averill bus will travel down Court St., turn left onto Franklin Ave., right onto Robert T. Longway, and then turn left onto Dort Hwy, and resume the route.

Inbound: The bus will travel down Dort Hwy, then turn right onto Robert T. Longway, left onto Franklin Ave., and right onto Court St., and resume the route.

Bus stops between Franklin Avenue and Averill Street will not be serviced during this closure period.

The detoured bus routes and non-serviced bus stops will remain in effect until the project is completed. If you have questions, please call MTA Customer Service at (810) 767-0100.

The Mass Transportation Authority

Bus Route 3: Miller Linden Adjustments (Effective January 8, 2024)

To better serve our passengers, there will be adjustments made to the #3 Miller Linden bus route, effective January 8, 2024. The service changes will enhance your commuting experience by improving safety.

The above map shows the new routes and the relocated bus stops, effective January 8.

Outbound Change: From Linden Road, the bus will make a right turn onto Taft Road. Instead of going to the bus stop in front of Walmart, the bus will make a left turn onto T A Mansour Blvd. and stop at the relocated bus stop. The route will continue by turning left on Corunna Road, right on Linden Road, and then proceed as usual.

Inbound Change: Instead of making a right turn onto Healthsource Blvd. from Linden Rd., the bus will now turn left onto Corunna Road at Linden Rd. The bus will then make a right turn onto T A Mansour Blvd. and stop at the relocated bus stop. The bus will then turn right on Taft Road, left on Linden Road, and then continue its regular course.

Feel free to contact Customer Service at (810) 767-0100 with any questions.

The Mass Transportation Authority

Bus Route 4: Civic Park Adjustments
(Effective January 8, 2024)

To enhance our passengers’ commuting experience, we are adjusting the #4 Civic Park outbound bus route, effective January 8, 2024.

Outbound Change: The outbound Civic Park bus route will be modified at the Clio Road and Pasadena Avenue intersection. Instead of turning right at that intersection, the bus will continue on Clio Rd. until Pierson Rd., where it will make a right turn, and then pull over into the bus bay.

The below map shows the new outbound route, effective January 8.

Inbound: No Change.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to improve our services for you. Feel free to contact Customer Service at (810) 767-0100 with any questions.

The Mass Transportation Authority

Bus Route 5: Dupont Adjustments
(Effective January 8, 2024)

To enhance our passengers’ commuting experience, we are adjusting the #5 Dupont bus route, effective January 8, 2024.

Outbound Change: The outbound Dupont route will be modified at the intersection of Clio Rd. and Stedron St. Instead of proceeding straight on Clio Rd., the bus will now take a left turn onto Stedron St., followed by a right onto Cloverlawn Dr., and then a right onto Pierson Rd. The bus will then make a right turn back onto Clio Rd. Upon reaching Carpenter Road, the bus will make a right turn, completing the outbound segment of the route. Below is a map showing the new outbound bus route, effective January 8.

Inbound: No Change.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to improve our services for you. Feel free to contact Customer Service at (810) 767-0100 with any questions.

The Mass Transportation Authority

Bus Route 9: Lapeer Rd Adjustments (Effective January 8, 2024)

To enhance your commuting experience, there will be some adjustments made to the #9 Lapeer Road inbound and outbound bus routes. Please be aware that the inbound and outbound bus routes will no longer be servicing Stonegate Dr. upon request. Instead, the inbound and outbound bus will stop at two new stops on Atherton Road for your convenience. The below map shows the discontinued Stonegate Dr. route and where the new bus stops will be placed, effective January 8.

The above map shows the new routes and the relocated bus stops, effective January 8.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to improve our services for you. Feel free to contact Customer Service at (810) 767-0100 with any questions.

The Mass Transportation Authority

Service Bulletin, MTA Holiday Schedule 
December 15, 2023

Primary Route (Fixed Route)
Christmas Eve – December 24
Normal Sunday schedule: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm (6:30 pm is the last bus out of downtown)

New Year’s Eve – December 31
Normal Sunday schedule: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm (6:30 pm is the last bus out of downtown)

Rides to Wellness
Christmas Eve – December 24
Closed

New Year’s Eve – December 31
Closed

Your Ride
Christmas Eve – December 24
Normal Sunday schedule: 7:00 am – 7:30 pm (7:30 pm is last drop off)

New Year’s Eve – December 31
Normal Sunday schedule: 7:00 am – 7:30 pm (7:30 pm is last drop off)

All Services Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
The Mass Transportation Authority will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024, so that our employees may be with their families. Normal service hours will resume on December 26 and January 2.

On behalf of the Mass Transportation Authority Board, staff and all our employees, we wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.

The Mass Transportation Authority

Service Bulletin, MTA Closed on Thanksgiving ( Effective Thursday, November 23 – Thanksgiving Day )

All MTA services will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 23) so that MTA employees can enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with their families. This includes service to Great Lakes Crossing. All services will be in operation during regular hours on Friday, November 24.

MTA wishes you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving Day holiday.

The Mass Transportation Authority

Regional Routes 423 to Howell (Effective September 12, 2023 )

To better serve our passengers, two departure times of the Saturday Regional Bus Service 423 to Howell have been changed. The outbound bus will now depart from MTA at 9:45 PM and 4th and Chavez at 9:47 PM. Please see graphs below. All other departure and arrival times will stay the same.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at (810) 767-0100.

The Mass Transportation Authority

Service Bulletin, MTA Closed on Labor Day

(Effective Monday, September 4 – Labor Day Holiday)

All MTA services will be closed on Monday, September 4 so that MTA employees can enjoy the Labor Day holiday with their families. This includes service to Great Lakes Crossing. All services will be in operation during regular hours on Tuesday, September 5.

MTA wishes you and your family a safe and happy Labor Day holiday.

The Mass Transportation Authority

Service Bulletin, Temporary Service Shift from Transportation Center to Crapo Street (Old Central High School) (Effective August 26, 2023 from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm)

Due to street closures for the Crim Festival of Races on Saturday, August 26, MTA will be temporarily shifting its services that day from the Downtown Flint Transportation Center at 615 Harrison Street to 601 Crapo Street (old Central High School). The temporary shift will run from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm that day.

This temporary service shift is for our Primary and Regional Routes. Customers will be able to park in the parking lot at the old Central High School. A shuttle service will also be available during that time offering rides from the Transportation Center to Crapo Street. Customers can access the shuttle at Wallenberg and 3rd Street.

If you have questions, please call MTA Customer Service at (810) 767-0100.

The Mass Transportation Authority

Senior Shopper – Swayze Court Apartments (Effective August 14, 2023 )

To better serve our passengers, the Senior Shopper Bus Route will add Swayze Court Apartments (W. Court St.) as a stop on Mondays. This is effective August 14. Below is the schedule for the Swayze Apartments stops.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at (810) 767-0100.

The Mass Transportation Authority

Howell Regional Routes 409 and 420 (Effective August 7, 2023 )

To better serve our passengers, stops at the LETS Public Transportation facility in Livingston County (3950 W. Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48855) will be added to Howell Regional Routes 409 and 420, effective August 7. Please see schedules below for times. Riders can coordinate further transportation using the LETS system from these stops.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at (810) 767-0100.

The Mass Transportation Authority

MTA Closed on Memorial Day (Effective Monday, May 29 – Memorial Day Holiday)

All MTA services will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, so that MTA employees can enjoy the Memorial Day holiday with their families. This includes service to Great Lakes Crossing. All services will be in operation during regular hours on Tuesday, May 30.

MTA wishies you and your family a safe and happy Memorial Day holiday.

The Mass Transportation Authority

Sunday Services Reinstatement of Regular Bus Fares (Effective May 1, 2023)

Effective Monday, May 1, 2023, MTA will be reinstating the regular bus fare structure for Sunday services for its Primary Route and Your Ride bus services. Regular bus fares and passes on Sundays for passengers using Primary Route service will be $1.75 one-way. Transfers will be $0.10. Regular bus fares and passes on Sundays for passengers using Your Ride will be $3.50 one-way. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Reduced Fare passengers using our Primary Route buses will be charged $0.85 and those using Your Ride will be charged $2.25.

Visit www.mtaflint.org/fares-passes/ for a full listing of the bus fare structure and prices or call MTA’s Customer Service Department at (810) 767-0100.

The Mass Transportation Authority

Sunday Services Reinstatement of Regular Bus Fares (En vigor a partir del 1 de mayo de 2023)

A partir del lunes 1 de mayo de 2023, la MTA restablecerá el sistema regular de tarifas de autobús para servicios dominicales en sus servicios de Ruta Primaria (Primary Route) y Your Ride. Las tarifas regulares de autobús y los abonos dominicales para los pasajeros que utilicen el servicio de Ruta Primaria serán de $1.75 dólares por trayecto. Los transbordes costarán $0.10 dólares. Las tarifas regulares de autobús y abonos dominicales para los pasajeros que utilicen Your Ride serán de $3.50 dólares por trayecto. Los pasajeros acogidos a la Ley para Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA) y a la tarifa reducida que utilicen nuestros autobuses de la Ruta Primaria deberán pagar $0.85, y los que utilicen Your Ride, deberán pagar $2.25 dólares.

Visit www.mtaflint.org/fares-passes/ para obtener un listado completo del esquema de tarifas y precios de los autobuses, o llame al Departamento de Atención al Cliente de la MTA al (810) 767-0100.

The Mass Transportation Authority

#10 Richfield Road Bus Route Adjustments (Effective March 6, 2023)

To better serve our passengers, the #10 Richfield Road bus route will have adjustments made to its service effective Monday, March 6, 2023.

On the 7:00m am and 7:30 am Richfield Road outbound trips, the bus will travel to Northgate. The Richfield Road bus will only travel to Northgate during those designated times.

Below is the new Northgate Bus Stop, effective Monday, March 6th.

If you have any questions, please contact MTA Customer Service at (810) 767-0100

The Mass Transportation Authority