Due to the holiday, MATS will run a limited schedule for the fixed route service. Below are the main routes that will be
affected by the limited service.

Route 2 | Will depart downtown every :35 after the hour
*VA Bus 7:35am, 8:35am, 10:35am, 3:35pm, 5:35pm*
Route 5| Will run every hour and a half
Route 10 | Will depart downtown every :35 after the hour
Route 12 | Will run every hour and a half
For more information or questions please see
Customer Service or call 334-262-7321

Montgomery Area Transit System (MATS) hereby announces its public hearing to review and receive comments on the following service proposals:

(1)

Reduction of Weekday Service from 9:30pm to 7:30pm.

(2)

Reduction of Saturday Service from 7:30pm to 5:30pm.

(3)

Route 2 time extension and re-routing in Eastdale Mall. Service is presently 60 minutes, proposed increase to 90 minutes.

(4)

Increase in all fare levels.

Adult Fare $ 1.25

Transfers Free

Elderly/Disabled $ .60

Students $ .60

31-Day/Monthly $40.00

31-Day Student $20.00

31-Day E/D $20.00

7-Day $13.00

7-Day Student $10.00

7–Day E/D $ 7.50

  Notice is hereby given that two (2) public hearings have been scheduled to answer questions and receive comments on the proposed modifications to the public transit system:

HEARING DATE: Wednesday, November 16

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ST TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 2

ND TIME: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. PLACE:

Montgomery Area Transit System Downtown Intermodal Center Conference Room (wheelchair accessible)

495 Molton Street, Montgomery

Unless amended or revoked through this public hearing process or another operation of law, the proposed changes will take effect as soon as operationally possible. Written and oral comments will be accepted at both of the scheduled hearings, and all comments received before 5:00 p.m. on November 23, 2011 will be made part of the public record for this event. Written comments can also be faxed to (334) 262-7366 or sent by email to Ernest Jackson at

ejackson@montgomerytransit.com. Persons requiring paratransit service to the either of the above hearings should contact the MAPS office at (334) 240-4692 or 240-4697 to book their trip. ]]> http://montgomerytransit.com/public-notice/feed/ 0 http://montgomerytransit.com/new-hybrid-busses/ http://montgomerytransit.com/new-hybrid-busses/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:57:58 +0000 admin http://montgomerytransit.com/?p=326 The New GILLIG Hybrid is a variant of the Low Floor model that is powered by a clean diesel hybrid electrical propulsion system. It reduces emissions, saves on fuel and is smoother and quieter than a conventional bus, so it is environmentally and economically responsible while also being passenger and community friendly.

The hybrid drive system is supplied by GM’s Allison Division, and uses the latest parallel drive technology which is more efficient than the traditional series systems.  Long life, non-hazardous, and maintenance free NiMH batteries capture and store braking energy and advanced solid state controllers manage and blend power sources to optimize performance and efficiency.

Altoona testing shows these buses to be the most reliable (fewest issues, least downtime), the quietest and the most fuel-efficient. This is the way to save money and fuel.

1. 2-EASTDALE MALL: Buses leaving the Intermodal Center at _:35 past the hour will go to Wares Ferry Rd. Buses leaving the Intermodal Center at _:05 past the hour will go to the VA Hospital. [CORRECTION] No service to Wares Ferry Rd between 11:35am-1:35pm.
2. 5-MONTGOMERY MALL:  [CORRECTION] Path remains unchanged; however, the schedule has been adjusted to reflect a 90-minute round trip starting from the Intermodal Center.
3. 7-MAXWELL AFB and 8-GUNTER AFB:  One bus will cover both lines
   during midday service, between 10:05am-2:35pm.  The single bus will make a 90-minute round trip on each line during midday service. 
4. 12-SMILEY COURT:  Path remains unchanged; however, the schedule has been adjusted to reflect a 90-minute round trip starting from the Intermodal Center.
5. 15-ALLENDALE:  No midday service between 10:35am-1:35pm.
6. 16-TWIN OAKS:  Path remains unchanged; however, the schedule will increase to a 90-minute roundtrip starting from the Intermodal Center. 
7. Trolley Service:   Lightning Route, Entertainment Express, and
   State Shuttle services will be transferred to the City of Montgomery as soon as operationally possible. 

  Reduced bus service on all City of Montgomery recognized holidays.  No Peak Hour Service.  Schedules currently under preparation.  The first use of this reduced schedule will be announced soon.Latest Schedule Updates! (PDF)!

Holiday Service: