Public Transportation
Access to safe, affordable & accessible public transportation is critical for many of us with disabilities. Disability Network is doing important work around the issue of public transportation, both locally and statewide. Follow the links below and find out more about what we're doing, how YOU can be involved, and get helpful links to transit-related groups and organizations in Southwest Michigan.
Public transit exists in each of the six counties we serve. If you want to learn how about transit in your county, the contact information is:
- Barry County. Barry County Transit operates dial-a-ride service Monday through Friday.
- Branch County. The transit system is BATA - Branch Area Transit Authority. Call (517) 279-8671 for information.
- Calhoun County. Battle Creek Public Transit operates a fixed-route system in the core urban area as well as a dial-a-ride system.
- Kalamazoo County. Kalamazoo Metro Transit operates a fixed route system in the urban center of the county and a dial-a-ride service (Care-A-Van) that serves rural and urban residents throughout the county.
- St. Joseph County. St. Joseph County Transportation Authority operates transit throughout the county.
- Van Buren County. Van Buren Public Transit provides service throughout the county. Specific services vary by area.
Links to information about public transportation: