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Beaver Island Transportation Authority

Barbara Varnum Schwartzfisher, Executive Director Beaver Island Transportation Authority Post Office Box 426 Beaver Island, MI 49782 Phone: 231-448-3049 E-mail: bitaboat@tds.net Senate District: 37 House District: 105
System Profile
The Beaver Island Transportation Authority was formed in 1993 to meet the needs of the traveling public between Beaver Island, Michigan and Charlevoix, Michigan. The Authority took possession of the M/V Emerald Isle in 1997 offering round trip passage between its two port cities, her service was added to the current M/V Beaver Islander, which is owned and operated by the Beaver Island Boat Company. On behalf of the Beaver Island Transportation Authority, the Beaver Island Boat Company operates the Emerald Isle. The Beaver Island Transportation Authority, which was incorporated by St. James Township, consists of a 5 member Board of Directors and meets monthly to plan, promote, and improve the transportation system for the greater Beaver Island Area.
System Characteristics
Days/Hours of Operations:	April - December See complete schedule for operating days and times and number of trips at www.BIBCO.com for most current information.
Vessels:	M/V Emerald Isle (BITA) and M/V Beaver Islander (BIBCO)
Lift-equipped Vessel(s):	1
Employee(s):	1
Population Served:	The Greater Beaver Island Area
FY 2008 System Data
Passengers:	36,868
Total Eligible Expenses:	$716,140