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Marin Transit

Marin Transit is a public bus agency in Marin County, California, in the United States. Originally formed in 1964 as Marin County Transit District (MCTD). Marin Transit was re-branded on 30 July 2007 and now provides a variety of fixed-route and demand-response services using contractors. In 2023, the system had a ridership of 2,814,700, or about 9,000 per weekday as of the first quarter of 2024.

History

Marin Transit was formed by a vote of the people of Marin County in 1964 and was given the responsibility for providing local transit service within Marin County. It has since played a key role in providing local transit service within the county through various funding sources (Measure A Funds, State Transportation Development Act Funds, fares, property taxes and Federal Section 5311 rural transit funds).[3] For a history of Marin Transit service in relation to Golden Gate Transit, click here.

Fixed-route bus service

Marin Transit serves all major cities, towns, and communities within Marin County except Muir Beach, Nicasio, and Peacock Gap (East San Rafael). Route information listed below is current as of 10 June 2018.[4][5]

See Golden Gate Transit for information on Regional and Commute bus routes serving Marin County, which have no affiliation with Marin Transit.

Regular service

A Marin Transit bus operating on Route 233 at the San Rafael Transit Center.

Note: Italicized locations are served on select trips only.

West Marin Stagecoach and Muir Woods Shuttle

A West Marin Stagecoach bus operating on Route 68 at the San Rafael Transit Center.

Supplemental service

Supplemental routes operate on school days only.

Demand-response service

Marin Transit provides four services that do not operate on fixed routes, as well as ADA complementary paratransit.

Marin Transit Connect

Marin Transit Connect[6] provides curb-to-curb service in northern San Rafael on weekdays. On-demand service is available by requesting a ride through the Marin Transit Connect app. Passengers without smartphones can schedule rides by calling a phone number.

Dillon Beach/Tomales Dial-a-Ride

The Dillon Beach/Tomales Dial-a-Ride[7] provides curb-to-curb service from Dillon Beach and Tomales to Petaluma by reservation only. Service operates on Wednesdays.

Novato Dial-a-Ride

The Novato Dial-a-Ride[8] provides curb-to-curb service within Novato by reservation only. Novato Dial-a-Ride, which replaced the EZ Rider service that served only portions of the city, supplements fixed-route bus service and operates to areas not served by buses, including Bahia, Bel Marin Keys, and Black Point. Service operates daily.

Point Reyes Dial-a-Ride

The Point Reyes Dial-a-Ride[9] provides curb-to-curb service from Point Reyes to Novato shopping destinations by reservation only. Service operates the first and third Mondays of each month.

Marin Access

Complementary paratransit (Disabled access) service, as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), is operated within Marin County using the Marin Access name.[10] Service is available to eligible passengers by reservation only. Marin Transit supplements paratransit with the STAR and TRIP volunteer driver programs and Marin Catch-a-Ride program.[11]

Fleet

As of 2020, Marin Transit owns a fleet of approximately 66 buses.

Marin Transit also uses approximately eight buses owned by the National Park Service, Caltrans, MV Transportation, and Marin Airporter. These vehicles are not reflected in the table above.

Fares

All Marin Transit fixed-route fares and passes are also valid on Golden Gate Transit bus routes within Marin County.[12] Fares are paid by Clipper card or cash.

A Golden Gate Transit local transfer (issued on a Marin Transit route) that allows a 3-hour travel period within Marin County.

Fixed-route fares

These fares do not apply to the Muir Woods Shuttle. See Muir Woods Shuttle fares in the following section.

Notes:

School-based Youth Passes are available to students ages 5 through 18 from Marin County schools. Passes are available for $175.00 for 6 months and $325.00 for one year. Passes allow unlimited rides on all Marin Transit fixed routes (excluding Muir Woods Shuttle). However, unlike other Marin Transit fare media, the passes are not valid on any Golden Gate Transit bus routes.

Muir Woods Shuttle fares

Round-trip fares on the Muir Woods Shuttle are $3.50 for adults (ages 16 and over) and free for youths (ages 15 and under).[14] No one-way fares are available. Marin Transit fare media and Clipper cards are not accepted. Fares must be purchased online prior to boarding.

Demand-response fares

Clipper cards are not accepted on any demand-response services. Monthly passes are accepted on Novato Dial-A-Ride only.

Connect2Transit offers discounts on shared rides, including Marin Connect and UberPool. Marin Connect fares are $3.00 for Marin Access users.[16]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ "Transit Ridership Report First Quarter 2024" (PDF). American Public Transportation Association. May 23, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  2. ^ "Transit Ridership Report Fourth Quarter 2023" (PDF). American Public Transportation Association. March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  3. ^ Marin Transit: About Us
  4. ^ Marin Transit – Maps and Schedules
  5. ^ "Marin Transit Rider's Guide, Summer 2018". Marin Transit. 10 June 2018.
  6. ^ Connect
  7. ^ a b "Dillon Beach / Tomales Dial-A-Ride". Marin Transit. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Novato Dial-A-Ride". Marin Transit. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  9. ^ a b "Point Reyes Dial-A-Ride". Marin Transit. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  10. ^ Marin Access
  11. ^ Marin Access Mobility Management Center
  12. ^ Fares
  13. ^ "Fares". Marin Transit. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  14. ^ "Muir Woods Parking and Shuttle Reservations". ACE Parking. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  15. ^ "Paratransit". Marin Transit. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  16. ^ "Connect2Transit". Marin Transit, Transit Authority of Marin, and Uber. Retrieved 11 March 2023.