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Cass County Transportation Authority

Ms. Julie Hartman, Operations Manager 120 North Broadway Street, Cassopolis, MI 49031 Phone: 269-445-2455 Fax: 269-445-2647 E-mail: castrans@beanstalk.net Senate District: 21 House District: 78 & 59
System Profile
The Cass County system was started in 1988 under a state demonstration program. Cass County is one of the largest hog producing county in the United States and was a major thorough fare for the Underground Railroad during the 1800's. The transit system consists of eleven small buses operated in both the demand-response and semi-fixed route mode. The service is operated by a private for profit company. Oversight is provided by a transit coordinator. Overall administration is provided by a transit authority formed under Michigan P.A. 196.
System Characteristics
Days/Hours of Operations:	M-F 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Total vehicles:	11
Lift-equipped vehicles:	11
Population Served:	49,477
Employees:	11
FY 2008 System Data
Miles:	240,541
Vehicle Hours:	10,553
Passengers:	27,510
Total Eligible Expenses:	$506,124