FY2021 Adopted Budget

FY2021 Adopted Budget Organizational Budgets

Transit Services Division

Transit Services Division TransIT Services delivers nearly 600,000 one-way passenger trips annually in Frederick County. Scheduled service is offered on ten Connector Routes and seven Shuttles. TransIT- plus provides demand-response paratransit service for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

All Connector Routes operate Monday-Friday 5:30 AM - 9:30 PM and seven provide additional service on Saturdays from 7:30 AM - 9:45 PM. Connector routes operate on a regular schedule and most can deviate within a 3/4 mile range for passengers who are unable to board at the stop location because of a disability. The Shuttles operate weekdays between Frederick and Emmitsburg/Thurmont, Brunswick/Jefferson, the Point of Rocks MARC station, East Frederick, North Frederick, downtown MARC station, and the Route 85 business corridor. Strategic Goals Build ridership Increase transit coverage to serve residential and employment growth areas, both in the city and the county. Improve Service

Improve transit through progressive increases in service, span, and frequency to make transit an attractive and usable alternative to driving alone - culminating in a significant increase in frequency on all Connector routes. Connect Improve connectivity with regional transit services. Meet Needs Increase paratransit service hours to increase mobility for persons with disabilities and to meet growing needs of an aging population. Increase Public Awareness Provide major transit infrastructure improvements to support continued growth in transit services.

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