Tri-County transits offer free rides through Election Day
Free rides in Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties give voters access to register, vote early through Nov. 5
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 2 — To eliminate transportation barriers and ensure voter access, the tri-county region’s three transit agencies – CATA, EATRAN and Clinton Transit – are offering systemwide free rides now through the Nov. 5 state general election for riders registering to vote, participating in early voting, dropping off ballots at drop boxes and voting in-person on Election Day.
“Transit systems in the tri-county region have long supported voter-access initiatives,” said Bradley T. Funkhouser, CATA CEO and EATRAN executive director. “Transportation barriers are a threat to democracy. We’re committed to removing those barriers.”
Need a ride to register or vote? Simply inform your driver that you are going to vote, and your ride is free — no ID required. For a list of early voting locations, ballot drop boxes and polling sites, visit www.michigan.gov/vote. Riders will also find voting sites and can plan their trips for election-related activities via Transit app. Download the app today from your app store.
Trips on CATA’s Spec-Tran and Rural Service must be scheduled by 5 p.m. the day before a rider plans to vote. Same-day rides are not available for these services. CATA recommends that all Redi-Ride trips to vote be scheduled a day in advance. Demand-response rides can be arranged by calling 517-394-2282.
EATRAN riders must reserve trips to and from Eaton County’s early voting locations, ballot drop boxes and polling centers by calling 517-543-4087 no later than 5 p.m. the day before they plan to vote.
Clinton Transit voters should call 989-224-8127 or use the Clinton Transit mobile app to schedule a ride at least a day in advance. Scheduling hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Visit www.cata.org/vote, www.eatran.com or www.mybluebus.com for additional information regarding free rides.
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CATA, EATRAN and Clinton Transit work collaboratively to meet the mobility needs of our region. Our services are provided in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, without discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin.
Point of Contact:
Lolo Robison
517-896-1873
