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'''Green Mountain Transit Agency''' (GMTA) provides public transportation in central [[Vermont]], specifically in [[Washington County, Vermont|Washington]] and [[Lamoille County, Vermont|Lamoille]] counties and parts of [[Orange County, Vermont|Orange County]],<ref name=aboutGMTA>[http://www.gmtaride.org/about/index.html About GMTA]</ref> expanding in 2009 to include [[Franklin County, Vermont|Franklin]] and [[Grand Isle County, Vermont|Grand Isle]] counties.<ref>{{cite web | title=New manager for Franklin bus service | url=http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009901300310 | work=Matt Sutkoski | publisher=Burlington Free Press | date=January 30, 2009 | accessdate=}}</ref> Their bus routes connect the [[Montpelier, Vermont|Capital District]], [[Stowe, Vermont|Stowe]], Lamoille Valley and the Mad River Valley.<ref>[http://www.gmtaride.org/regional/routes-all.html GMTA Routes & Schedules]</ref> |
'''Green Mountain Transit Agency''' (GMTA) provides public transportation in central [[Vermont]], specifically in [[Washington County, Vermont|Washington]] and [[Lamoille County, Vermont|Lamoille]] counties and parts of [[Orange County, Vermont|Orange County]],<ref name=aboutGMTA>[http://www.gmtaride.org/about/index.html About GMTA] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090328130733/http://www.gmtaride.org/about/index.html |date=2009-03-28 }}</ref> expanding in 2009 to include [[Franklin County, Vermont|Franklin]] and [[Grand Isle County, Vermont|Grand Isle]] counties.<ref>{{cite web | title=New manager for Franklin bus service | url=http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009901300310 | work=Matt Sutkoski | publisher=Burlington Free Press | date=January 30, 2009 | accessdate=}}</ref> Their bus routes connect the [[Montpelier, Vermont|Capital District]], [[Stowe, Vermont|Stowe]], Lamoille Valley and the Mad River Valley.<ref>[http://www.gmtaride.org/regional/routes-all.html GMTA Routes & Schedules]</ref> |
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GMTA had an annual ridership of 290,000 in fiscal year 2010, an average of 795 riders, 34 people per route, daily. There are 73 vehicles in their fleet, all of which have bike racks and are wheelchair accessible.<ref>[http://publictransit.vermont.gov/sites/aot_public_transit/files/documents/AppendixBTM2FinalExistingTransit.pdf 2012 Vermont Public Policy Plan], Vermont Agency of Transportation. Retrieved 2015-11-16.</ref> |
GMTA had an annual ridership of 290,000 in fiscal year 2010, an average of 795 riders, 34 people per route, daily. There are 73 vehicles in their fleet, all of which have bike racks and are wheelchair accessible.<ref>[http://publictransit.vermont.gov/sites/aot_public_transit/files/documents/AppendixBTM2FinalExistingTransit.pdf 2012 Vermont Public Policy Plan], Vermont Agency of Transportation. Retrieved 2015-11-16.</ref> |
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 GMTA bus in Montpelier | |
| Service area | Northwestern and central Vermont |
|---|---|
| Service type | bus service, paratransit |
| Alliance | Chittenden County Transportation Authority |
| Fleet | 73 |
| Daily ridership | 290,000 annually in fiscal year 2010 |
| Operator | Chittenden County Transportation Authority |
| Website | gmtaride.org |
Green Mountain Transit Agency (GMTA) provides public transportation in central Vermont, specifically in Washington and Lamoille counties and parts of Orange County,[1] expanding in 2009 to include Franklin and Grand Isle counties.[2] Their bus routes connect the Capital District, Stowe, Lamoille Valley and the Mad River Valley.[3]
GMTA had an annual ridership of 290,000 in fiscal year 2010, an average of 795 riders, 34 people per route, daily. There are 73 vehicles in their fleet, all of which have bike racks and are wheelchair accessible.[4]
Trip planning is also available on all GMTA routes on Google Maps.[5]
On January 22, 2016, it was announced that the Chittenden County Transportation Authority will be renamed to Green Mountain Transit, completing a merger with the Green Mountain Transit Authority to become a regional system.[6] As of October 2016, the merger has been completed.
Route list
Fares
50% discount fares are available to children ages 6 through 17, seniors at and over the age of 60, and disabled passengers. LINK Express riders are not eligible for any discounts when riding such buses. Bus-to-bus transfers are also available, and are valid one hour after receipt and are not valid for round trips.[7]
Capital District, Mad River Valley and Stowe/Lamoille
- Single local fare $1.00
- 10-ride pass on local routes $9.00
- Unlimited ride monthly pass on local routes $33.00
- Single fare between towns on commuters $2.00
- Single fare within towns on commuters $1.00
- 10-ride pass $16.00
- Monthly commuter pass $67.00
- Regional seasonal routes in Stowe/Lamoille are fare free
Franklin/Grand Isle
- Single local fare $0.50
- 10 ride local pass $4.50
- Unlimited ride monthly pass $16.50
- Single fare between towns on commuters $1.00
- Single fare within towns on commuters $0.50
- 10-ride pass $8.00
- Monthly commuter pass $33.50
References
- ^ About GMTA Archived 2009-03-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "New manager for Franklin bus service". Matt Sutkoski. Burlington Free Press. January 30, 2009.
- ^ GMTA Routes & Schedules
- ^ 2012 Vermont Public Policy Plan, Vermont Agency of Transportation. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
- ^ Cities Covered, Google Maps. Retrieved 2015-11-18.
- ^ "CCTA to change name, offer new technology", Burlington Free Press. Retrieved on 2016-01-22.
- ^ Fares and passes, Green Mountain Transit Authority. Retrieved 2015-11-17.
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