Marty transit reports 30% ridership bump after fare removal; board approves annual progress report Martin County's transit administrator reported a roughly 30% ridership increase after November 2025 fare elimination; the board approved the Transit Development Plan annual progress report and discussed microtransit pilots and fleet right‑sizing.

Marty's transit system saw a staggering 30% increase in ridership after eliminating fares, paving the way for exciting new developments and service enhancements!

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Martin County's Marty goes fare-free after Nov. 4 vote; ridership jumps about 30''35% Martin County made its Marty bus system fare-free after a Nov. 4, 2025 board vote. Transit Administrator Ash Beecher says December 2025 saw about 13,000 unlinked passenger trips and a roughly 30''35% increase in ridership hours compared with the prior year.

Martin County's decision to make the Marty bus system fare-free has skyrocketed ridership by 30-35%, transforming public transit for thousands!

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MPO approves TIP amendments to add SR 710 funds and nearly $2.5 million in transit operating aid The Martin MPO unanimously approved amendments to the FY26''2030 Transportation Improvement Program that add roughly $8 million for the State Road 710 Southwest Warfield Boulevard project and just under $2.5 million in federal transit formula operating funds for the Port St. Lucie urbanized area.

Big changes are coming to Martin County as the MPO greenlights nearly $10.5 million in funding for crucial transportation projects!

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Commissioners vote 3–2 to make MARTY fare‑free as operator outlines route and vehicle options After a presentation by the system’s new operator (Senior Resource Association/Martin County Transit LLC), the board voted 3–2 to eliminate fares on MARTY. Operator representatives proposed route optimization, microtransit zones, hub transfers and a shift toward smaller vehicles; commissioners expressed both support and concern about funding and in

Martin County has just voted to eliminate fares on its public bus system, paving the way for increased ridership and improved services!

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