Commitment
We heard from you and we’ve made changes to meet your needs
better and make your travel more convenient. The main mission of the St. Mary’s
 County Transit Service is to provide
Serviceable,
Mobile,
Accessible
Rural
Transportation
programs for citizens and visitors of St. Mary’s County.
As such, we have developed diverse and expanding programs which are
intended to meet this objective. We hope our programs will allow you
more flexibility and options to
travel throughout the County. So plan to visit family and friends in the area or enjoy
shopping at one of the newly opened centers. We are happy to help you with your
transportation needs. Come "RIDE THE BUS WITH US."
"Maryland’s Transportation System must do more than
connect people to places. It must connect people to opportunities."
What Does
Transit Do For You?
One of the primary goals is to TRIPLE
transit service in Southern Maryland by the year 2020, according to
the January 1999 Report of The Transit Advisory Panel
Recommendations to the Maryland Department of Transportation
Secretary. Some of the benefits of using mass transit can be
quantified using:
Fuel Savings Calculator, which will you compare the price of
using public transportation with the price of paying at the pump and
parking your car;
Carbon Savings Calculator, which will help you estimate the
potential reduction of carbon dioxide emissions you can achieve by
switching part or all of your travel to public transportation; and
Transit Benefits Calculator, which allows transit supporters to
measure the benefits of actual or proposed transit investments in
their community. In rural areas, the focus will be on providing basic
mobility "lifeline" transit services needed by the elderly and
persons who do not have access to, or are not able to use, an
automobile. STS ridership growth is reflected over the past several
fiscal years as follows:
"New buses, good marketing and a willingness to change a
route in a heartbeat have been the keys to success for the recently reorganized St.
Mary’s Transit."
 TRANSIT
reduces congestion, saves time and reduces stress.
TRANSIT
promotes
economic prosperity.
TRANSIT
encourages tourism and serves major events.
TRANSIT
provides essential public transportation.
TRANSIT
reduces the need for more highways.
TRANSIT
is
environmentally friendly.
TRANSIT
supports efficient land use.
TRANSIT
can help achieve Smart Growth policy.
Transit Quality
Unlike transit availability, the kinds of
questions weighed by potential passengers when assessing the
comfort and convenience of transit service are not necessarily
all-or-nothing. Each person assesses the factors that enter into
transit quality differently, depending on their own needs and
situation. A passenger’s decision to use transit rather than a
competing mode (when transit is an option) will depend on how
well transit service
quality compares with that of competing modes. Some of the more
important factors that affect transit quality are the following:
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Passenger loads on-board transit
vehicles. It is more uncomfortable to stand for long periods
of time and the time spent standing cannot be used for more
productive or relaxing purposes, such as reading.
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The kinds of passenger amenities provided at transit stops.
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The reliability of transit service. Are passengers assured
of getting to their destinations at the promised time, or
must they allow extra time for frequent schedule
irregularities?
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Door-to-door travel times, relative to other modes.
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The out-of-pocket cost of using transit, relative to other
modes.
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Passengers’ perceptions of safety and security at transit
stops, on-board vehicles, and walking to and from transit
stops.
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Whether transfers are required to complete a trip.
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The appearance and comfort of transit facilities.
Mass Transit Administration
St. Mary’s County fixed
route transit services are included in the MTA January 2000 Maryland Comprehensive Transit
Plan. The MTA currently operates between St. Mary’s County Regional Airport and the
Charlotte Hall Park & Ride Lots along the MD Route 235/5 corridor; extending to
Waldorf, in Charles County, MD; eventually into Prince George’s County and the
District of Columbia via commuter/local bus services.
Days of Operation: Monday
through Friday
Time Schedule. Peak Periods
Riders: General Public
Fare Info: Call (410) Senior/Disabled 767-3772
Click Here for the MD
Transit Administration Page
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