Seniors
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans older than 65 do not drive. Reliable transit is the difference between isolation and community connection.
Veterans
Over 40% of veterans live in rural areas where the nearest VA medical center can be hours away. Specialized transit ensures no one is left behind.
People with Disabilities
People with disabilities are 3x more likely to have inadequate transportation, impacting everything from healthcare to employment.
Tribal Community
In rural tribal areas, residents often travel 2-3x times further than the average American to reach basic services like grocery stores and clinics.
When three people carpool together, they reduce their commute-related carbon emissions by 66% while significantly cutting local traffic congestion.
Public Transit
Public transit saves the U.S. 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline annually. That’s enough to fill over 6,000 Olympic swimming pools.
Building a Better System, Together.
Passion for your community starts with participation. Volunteer, attend a meeting, or send us your feedback to help improve transit for all.
Mobility Management
What is Mobility Management?
We bridge the gap between residents and ride providers to ensure everyone, from employees to seniors, can get where they need to go. We don’t just list buses; we listen to the community, train riders, and work with local partners to create new, smarter ways to move across Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties.
How Mobility Management Works:
We work behind the scenes to make Southwest Michigan more connected. Our team focuses on:
– Finding Solutions: Identifying exactly where and why people are struggling to find rides.
– Building Partnerships: Connecting workforce and healthcare agencies with transit providers.
– Improving the Ride: Using data and technology to make trip planning easier for everyone.
– Providing Training: Helping individuals learn how to navigate and use local transit with confidence.
How-To Videos
The MyWayThere YouTube channel offers a series of helpful videos designed to help you navigate the fixed route bus system, including: a comprehensive guide on how to use the fixed route bus system, the fundamentals of what a fixed route service is and how it operates, a walkthrough on interpreting transit maps and schedules to plan your trip, essential details on what you need to know about paying for your bus ride, and information on how to transfer between buses and use the flex options available within the system.