Macon Transit Authority
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 MTA busses lined up at the Transit Hub | |
| Founded | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 200 Cherry Street |
| Locale | Macon, Georgia |
| Service area | Bibb County, Georgia |
| Service type | bus service, paratransit |
| Routes | 10 |
| Stations | Terminal Station |
| Fleet | 40[1] |
| Website | mta-mac.com |
The Macon Transit Authority is the primary provider of mass transportation in Macon, Georgia. Ten city bus routes serve the area, with most operating from Monday through Saturday. Like most major cities, the MTA uses various forms of transit advertising including bus shelters, bus benches, and city bus advertising throughout the combined city-county. Bus service has been prevalent in the city, since streetcar lines were removed in 1938. The private Bibb Transit Company controlled public transit in the city until their 1973 purchase by the county government.
Fare structure and operation
[edit]As of 2022, the regular fare is US$1.25, with discounted rates available for seniors age 62 and higher (US$0.6) and students between 13 age 13 and 12th grade (US$0.75). Children under 13 can ride for free with an adult. There is also a transfer fare of US$0.5. The paratransit fare is US$2.5, but an application is required.
Riders have several ways of paying the fares. A Smart Card can be purchased in the transfer station, or they can use a smartphone app to purchase tickets. Cash can be used, but only coins in exact change.[1]
In February 2023, the MTA board voted to raise the regular rate to US$1.75 and the other rates and fees accordingly, pending a public comment period.[2]
Routes
[edit]As of November 2020, there are 10 routes in Bibb County
- 1 Vineville – Zebulon Road
- 2 Bellevue
- 3 West Macon – Macon Mall
- 4 North Highland
- 5 Ocmulgee – Tom Hill
- 6 Westgate – Bloomfield
- 7 Eisenhower Parkway – Chambers Road
- 8 East Macon
- 9 Houston – Peach Orchard
- 10 Second Street Corridor
Fleet
[edit]There are currently 40 vehicles in the fleet.[1] This includes 2 electric BYD K9S buses paid for by a US$1,750,000 Federal Transit Administration grant awarded to Macon-Bibb County in 2017. The two new electric buses were unveiled on Oct 16, 2020.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Eason, Jenna (30 April 2021). "Riding the bus in Macon isn't so hard. Here's a simple guide to get you started". The Macon Telegraph. Retrieved 30 May 2022.(subscription required)
- ^ Finney, Gloria Ruth (2 February 2023). "Public transportation fares set to rise in Macon-Bibb". WGXA News. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority begins going green, welcomes first two electric buses". Mass Transit Magazine. Endeavor Business Media, LLC. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
External links
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