MDOT - Bay Area Transportation Authority

Mr. Thomas Menzel, Executive Director 3233 Cass Road, Traverse City, MI 49684 Phone: 231-941-2355 Fax: 231-941-9091 E-mail: menzelt@bata.net www.bata.net Senate District: 35,37 House District: 101,104
System Profile
Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) was established on February 1, 1985, combining the former Leelanau County Public Transit (formed November 16, 1981) and the City of Traverse City Dial-A-Ride (formed May 28, 1974). BATA, an Act 196 authority, comprises all of Leelanau and Grand Traverse Counties as of June 1, 1998. In addition to its regular service, BATA provides transportation for the senior center, and essential transportation for persons with disabilities. BATA provides both demand-response and line haul service.
System Characteristics
Days/Hours of Operations:	M-S 6:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. SUN 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Total vehicles:	65
Lift-equipped vehicles:	57
Population Served:	98,773
Employees:	125
FY 2011 System Data
Miles:	1,956,023
Vehicle Hours:	140,602
Passengers:	539,384
Total Eligible Expenses:	$6,421,388