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Senator Collins Announces More Than $3.2 Million for Public Transit Buses in Maine
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that the City of Bangor’s Community Connector Public Transit System, the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT), and the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit Committee have received a total of $3,223,567 to replace public transit vehicles that have exceeded their useful lives and construct a new transportation center. This funding was administered through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program.
Memorial Day Weekend Trolley Schedule
Memorial Day weekend is almost here and we all know what that means….. TROLLEYS ARE BACK!
Please see the link below for this weekends schedule.
Have a Safe and Enjoyable Weekend.
https://bsoobtransit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/WAGON-WHEEL-MOTEL_Meml-Day.doc
Upcoming changes to the Blue/White Routes effective Sunday,May 23rd
Starting on Sunday, May 23rd, the Blue/ White Route will be changing. We will be adding stops along Route 1 in Saco and the Saco Industrial Park Road. (click here to view the changes)
updated 5_21_21
Construction and Road Repairs Causing Delays
There are road repairs and construction happening a several locations in Biddeford and Saco causing slight delays.
Please be patient as we safely navigate through these areas.
So far delays have been very limited.
Thank you for your business with us.
BSOOB Transit Operators in the Spotlight! Meet Bob
Transit Together are transit providers that help Southern Mainers — workers, students, seniors, and others — get where you need to go. They provide more than 4 million trips each year in the Greater Portland region, to the Casco Bay Islands, and beyond.”During the pandemic, we’ve put in place proven COVID safety protocols. Thanks to the dedication of our transit workers, we’ve been able to keep you moving…efficiently, affordably, courteously, and as safely as possible. By providing an alternative to automobiles, we also help reduce road congestion and air pollution—including the emission of greenhouse gases that cause climate change.”
A few of our Bus Operators were featured on their website Here is Bob P. who was one of them to be in the Spotlight!
Check out their Transit Togethers website for more information.https://www.transittogether.org/
BSOOB Transit Operators in the Spotlight! Meet Teddy
Transit Together are transit providers that help Southern Mainers — workers, students, seniors, and others — get where you need to go. They provide more than 4 million trips each year in the Greater Portland region, to the Casco Bay Islands, and beyond.”During the pandemic, we’ve put in place proven COVID safety protocols. Thanks to the dedication of our transit workers, we’ve been able to keep you moving…efficiently, affordably, courteously, and as safely as possible. By providing an alternative to automobiles, we also help reduce road congestion and air pollution—including the emission of greenhouse gases that cause climate change.”
A few of our Bus Operators were featured on their website Here is Teddy who was one of them to be in the Spotlight!
Check out their Transit Togethers website for more information.https://www.transittogether.org/
Saco Island Multimodal Bridge Concept Plan
With a grant Saco Main Street received from the Sewall Foundation, the City of Saco and the City of Biddeford are exploring the feasibility of building a second bicycle and pedestrian bridge, connecting the Saco Transportation Center to the planned Pearl Street Riverfront District in Biddeford. This preliminary study is an opportunity for us to explore what is possible at this location and, most importantly, hear from you! Our consultant team, led by Thornton Tomasetti, will complete a concept plan to help us illustrate possible designs based on site restraints and public input, estimate final costs, and identify potential funding sources and a roadmap to construction. Additional information about this project is available online here: http://www.sacomaine.org/bridge
Due to public health precautions and your feedback, you can provide your input safely from the comfort of your own home! Please take a few minutes to complete the survey: https://sacopdd.typeform.com/to/D6frMdQW
This survey will be open until Monday, April 5th, 2021.
Maine transit workers promote COVID-19 safety from WGME (channel 13)
PORTLAND (WGME) – Bus, train and ferry operators in southern Maine are coming together to promote COVID-19 safety. For complete
The executive director of the Greater Portland Transit District says the new campaign is meant to educate the public about how agencies are taking steps to make riding public transit as safe as possible, even during a pandemic. For complete story clink on the link below
https://wgme.com/news/local/maine-transit-workers-promote-covid-19-safety
Transit Appreciation Day Story from WCSH (channel 6)
Transit Driver Appreciation Day recognized around the state
Transit drivers include bus, train, ferry operators, and the maintenance crews who keep them all running to provide transportation to the public. For complete story click on the link below