Public transit options currently meet only about 11% of the state’s total transportation needs, according to a recent report.
Greater Portland Metro
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth testing Metro’s first-ever on-demand shuttle service
The new Metro Connect aims to service areas where the Route 7 bus will no longer stop as of Dec. 29.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Bus Ambassador Program helps new Mainers be mobile
The Greater Portland Council of Government’s program provides multilingual assistance to immigrants and refugees seeking to ride the bus.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
South Portland bus service aims to rejoin Greater Portland Metro
The City Council has approved a merger plan it says would save taxpayers $1 million over the next 5 years.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
South Portland set to merge city bus service into Metro
The merger, approved by the City Council Tuesday, would take effect Dec. 29 and is expected to save the city $1 million over the next five years.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Metro tests changes to Route 7 bus service to Falmouth
The route runs later on weekday evenings, and in the fall, Metro will pilot a micro-transit program to serve the portion of the route that goes to the Town Landing and OceanView.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Metro buses extend jetport route and quicken service to Maine Mall
The changes are designed to make the bus service from downtown to the mall faster and make service to and from the jetport more reliable and abundant.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Metro to temporarily take over South Portland Bus Service
The operations manager and bus director recently resigned, leaving the service without leadership.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham joins Metro, keeps Husky Line public bus stops open
The Town Council votes to become a member of Greater Portland Metro at a cost of $170,000 this year.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Husky Line bus service for Gorham at crossroads
The town must join the Metro system, at a cost of $170,000 this year, to keep the service open to the public, the executive director says.