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| General Information | |
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It is the mission of the Allegany County Transit to support and improve access to public transportation services throughout Allegany County. Allegany County Transit is committed to efficiently and safely deliver transportation services that meet the needs of Allegany County and its citizens. Allegany County and its employees shall seek to serve and meet the public’s needs through Fixed Route and Demand Response, (Special Needs) transportation services in a courteous and professional manner at all times. |
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Fixed Route (Bus Service) $2.00 no transfer fees *Half fares are available for those with Medicare, disabled and senior citizens cards call 301-722-6360 to see qualifications. |
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Find a location of convenience on the bus route to be picked up by
looking through a ride guide, this website or ACT posters located in the area. 2. Stand on the same side of the road on which the bus travels, either at a bus stop sign or at any intersection. 3. Arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes early so as not to miss the bus. 4. Raise your hand as the bus approaches to signal to the driver that you want to catch the bus. 5. Have your fare ready and pay as you board the bus. |
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| Most transfers take Place at Value City, Country Club Mall, and the Palace Theater in Frostburg. There is NO transfer fee. Ask the bus driver for a transfer slip, because a transfer slip is required to board the next bus. |
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| Sundays, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve. | |
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| Ensures Safety Public transportation is 91 times safer to travel than a car. Transit drivers are trained to anticipate and avoid problems Most transit vehicles are larger, newer and more substantial than cars. Saves Money For every $10 million invested in public transportation, more than $15 million is saved in transportation costs to both highway and public transportation users The annual average cost for public transportation for one adult ranges from $200 to $2,000, depending upon mileage, time of day, type of vehicle service, in contrast it costs $4,826 for a small car, and $9,685 for a large car. Eases Traffic Congestion Public transportation helps to alleviate our nation's crowded network of roads by providing transportation choices. Improves Air Quality Public transportation helps promote cleaner air by reducing automobile use, which can exacerbate smog and public health problems. Each year, public transportation use avoids the emissions of more than 126 million pounds of hydrocarbons, a primary cause of smog, and 156 million pounds of nitrogen oxides, which can cause respiratory disease. Reduces Energy Consumption Public transportation can significantly reduce dependency on gasoline, reducing auto fuel consumption by 1.5 billion gallons annually. For example, a person who commutes 60 miles each way could save an estimated 1,888 gallons of gasoline every day by switching form using a car to using public transportation. Many U.S. transit systems are continuing to invest in compressed natural gas (CNG), low sulfur burning buses or diesel-electric hybrid buses. Stimulates Economic Development A transit coalition report, Dollars & Sense: The Economic Case for Public Transportation in America found that every dollar taxpayers invest in public transportation generates $6 or more in economic returns. Fosters More Livable Communities Public transportation facilitates are natural focal points for economic and social activities. These activities help create strong neighborhoods centers that are more economically stable, safe and productive. Studies have shown that the ability to travel in an area conveniently, without a car is an important component of a community's livability. Public transportation provides opportunity, access, choice and freedom, all of which contribute to an improved quality of life. |
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| Passenger Etiquette | back to top |
| 1. Passengers must pay the fare upon boarding the vehicle. Drivers carry change for a dollar. 2. For the comfort of all passengers, smoking, eating, drinking, chewing, and using illegal substances in ACT vehicles are prohibited. 3. Passengers may not play an audio device unless using a head set and keeping the volume low so that others are not disturbed. 4. Passengers may not distract the driver while bus is in service. The driver's attention must be on safe driving. 5. A driver may refuse to transport a passenger who appears to be under the influence of alcohol, illegal or dangerous substance, or whose behavior or language appears abusive, offensive disorderly or dangerous to him/herself, the driver or other passengers. 6. Passengers shall not carry articles on a transit vehicle which cannot be held or secured by the passenger. Passengers shall not place articles in the aisles of the ACT vehicle. 7. Strollers are permitted on transit vehicles only if folded. Please carry your child on the bus. 8. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 9. Service animals which have been trained to assist an individual in living independently are permitted to board transit vehicles. Service animals must be registered with ACT. Pets and other animals which are not specifically trained to be service animals are not permitted. |
| Information Disclaimer | back to top |
While every effort is made to keep Allegany County Transit's web site accurate and up-to-date, it may include technical inaccuracies and typographical errors. Allegany County Transit disclaims all liabilities associated with any inadvertent inaccuracies within this web site. The schedules are approximations and are subject to change. This web site is provided as a service from Allegany County Government with great effort made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the contents contained herein. |