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Marty transit ridership jumps after fare‑free policy; county eyes more stops and a route study
Summary
Martin County’s Marty transit system reported a roughly 20% ridership increase since a new operator took over in July 2025 and about a 37% increase since the system went fare‑free in November; county staff told the board it plans 21 additional stops and has launched a route‑optimization study.
County staff gave the board an update on Marty, the county transit system, reporting ridership gains and next steps for service expansion.
The update, summarized in the podcast, said ridership rose about 20% since a new operator began service in July 2025 and rose about 37% after the system adopted a fare‑free policy in November. The board heard that the county intends to add 21 new stops where demand has been identified and has begun a route‑optimization study to align service with rider needs.
The hosts urged listeners to consult the county’s meeting packet and recorded meeting video for the underlying data and methodology for the ridership figures. County staff will present details from the route‑optimization study when that work is complete, and any service or schedule changes would return to the board or be posted via the county’s transit notices.
