MDOT - Berrien County Public Transportation

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Berrien County Public Transportation

Mr. Dennis Schuh, 701 Main Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085-1316 Phone: 269-983-7111 (Transit Services) 269-471-1100 Fax: 269-982-8611 E-mail: dschuh@berriencounty.org www.berriencounty.org Senate District: 21 House District: 78 & 59
System Profile
The Berrien County system, operated under the trade name of Berrien Bus, was started in 1983 and is operated by a private transit provider. The service consists of both semi-fixed route service and advance reservation shared ride service within Berrien County proper. Service is housed in a facility located in Berrien Springs. The facility provides storage, maintenance, and administration for the system. Additionally, the Buchanan Dial-A-Ride system is operated out of this facility. The service provider operates under a contract with the county government and is monitored by the county transportation coordinator. The system provides tripper service between Niles and Benton Harbor three times each day.
System Characteristics
Days/Hours of Operations:	M-F 5:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Total vehicles:	24
Lift-equipped vehicles:	23
Population Served:	79,398
Employees:	23
FY 2010 System Data
Miles:	351,508
Vehicle Hours:	16,602
Passengers:	60,473
Total Eligible Expenses:	$830,943