Van Buren Public Transit

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Van Buren Public Transit Van Buren Public Transit is a public, not-for-profit transportation agency providing curb-to-curb se

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GOAL #1: Develop a coordinated, centralized, countywide transportation system with regional connections. -Expand LAC to become an inter-agency/user/private provider transportation focused group to build partnerships and communication- Assess all resources (including funding, people, fleet) and gaps in transportation services being provided by all agencies and private providers. - Explore and implement an inter-agency provided centralized dispatch.- Increase efforts for a regional, inter-connected system.- Encourage municipal/county future land use decisions to promote smart growth principles, which include the use of public transportation. GOAL #2: Increase stakeholder satisfaction. - Provide easily accessible information to riders/agencies.- Identify, understand and respond to users/agencies transit needs. GOAL #3: Improve leadership at all levels.- Identify and improve processes that enhance board effectiveness. -Develop and update operational and procedural policies.- Maintain positive labor relations.- Increase employee professional growth and leadership. GOAL #4: Increase operational efficiency and productivity.- Streamline processes.- Create additional performance indicators to measure efficiency and productivity.- Develop flex routes. GOAL #5: Create awareness in the community of VBPT services, costs of services, funding sources and the need for public transit.- Determine most effective public outreach methods/products to reach target audiences.- Develop, improve and implement public outreach methods/products.- Publish an annual report.- Generate support for a millage to fund VBPT. GOAL #6: Ensure fiscal stability.- Develop a strategic financial plan.- Identify and meet requirements to maintain state and federal funding.- Institute an adequate and equitable fee structure for all services.- Identify and secure private source funding whose customers are served by VBPT.- Increase special services contracts.- Identify and maximize all federal and state funding sources.- Identify and implement cost saving initiatives. GOAL #7: Provide safer service.- Ensure safe buses.- Ensure safety for customers- Be prepared for countywide emergencies.

09/08/2026

🍇🍷 PAW PAW W**E & HARVEST FESTIVAL — CONCORD TROLLEY 🚋

FREE RIDES TO FESTIVAL VENUES!

Getting around the Paw Paw W**e & Harvest Festival is easy! Hop aboard the Concord Trolley, sponsored by CSL Plasma, and enjoy FREE transportation throughout Paw Paw to festival🍇 destinations and venues.

🚗 Park & Ride:
Festival guests can park at the Paw Paw Middle School or Freshwater Community Church and hop aboard the trolley for a free ride into the festival.

🚋 The Concord Trolley travels continuously throughout the festival, making it convenient to move between festival locations. All trolley stops will be clearly marked with signs.

CONCORD TROLLEY HOURS

🍇 Friday, September 11
5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

🏃 Saturday, September 12
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM for the 5K Run/Walk
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM for festival transportation

🍷 Sunday, September 13
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

📍 Paw Paw, Michigan

Park. Ride. Explore. Enjoy!
Leave the driving between festival destinations to us and enjoy everything the Paw Paw W**e & Harvest Festival has to offer!

A special thank-you to CSL Plasma for sponsoring the Concord Trolley and helping provide free transportation for our festival guests. 🚋🍇🍷

The Veterans Stand Down is coming up on Friday, October 9th from 10am to 2pm at the Decatur VFW. Look for our table and ...
09/03/2026

The Veterans Stand Down is coming up on Friday, October 9th from 10am to 2pm at the Decatur VFW. Look for our table and van there.

Transit will be closed on Monday, September 7th, for Labor Day. Services will resume as scheduled on September 8th.
09/03/2026

Transit will be closed on Monday, September 7th, for Labor Day. Services will resume as scheduled on September 8th.

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08/21/2026

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We will be providing transportation for the All Crafts Fair, September 5th and 6th in South Haven.
08/13/2026

We will be providing transportation for the All Crafts Fair, September 5th and 6th in South Haven.

Transit will be closed on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day. Services will resume as ...
06/22/2026

Transit will be closed on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day. Services will resume as scheduled on July 5th.

Transit will be closed Friday, June 19th, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Services will resume as scheduled on ...
06/11/2026

Transit will be closed Friday, June 19th, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Services will resume as scheduled on June 20th.

Transit will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day. Services will resume as scheduled on May 26th
05/19/2026

Transit will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day. Services will resume as scheduled on May 26th

Todd Brugh, Lead Dispatcher, at the Senior Expo today in Mattawan!
05/04/2026

Todd Brugh, Lead Dispatcher, at the Senior Expo today in Mattawan!

03/27/2026

In order to comply with training requirements, Van Buren Public Transit will be closed Friday, April 10, 2026, to hold its Annual Refresher Training for staff. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Services will resume as scheduled the following day.

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Address

610 David Walton Drive
Bangor, MI
49013

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 6am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 6am - 7:30pm
Thursday 6am - 7:30pm
Friday 6am - 7:30pm
Saturday 9:45am - 4pm
Sunday 9:45am - 4pm

Telephone

+12694277921

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