General Info

Bay Area Transportation Authority, was established in 1985 through the merger of Leelanau County Transit and Traverse City Dial-a-Ride. Based in Traverse City, Mich., it is a two-county authority, serving Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties, as well as provides mobility throughout the area and to Grand Traverse County's regional center for employment, education, services and retailing. The company operates a fleet of 60 buses and vans and employs 110 people. It is funded through state and federal transportation programs, an authority-wide millage and farebox revenues.