General Information

General Information
Mission Statement Google Transit (New!) Fares How To Read Schedules How To Catch The Bus Transfers Days of No Service Benefits of Public Transportation Non-Discrimination Policy Passenger Etiquette Posters and Schedules Links to Maryland Transits Information Disclaimer Bid Opportunities

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Allegany County Transit to support and improve access to public transportation services throughout Allegany County. Allegany County Transit is committed to efficiently and safely deliver transportation services that meet the needs of Allegany County and its citizens. Allegany County and its employees shall seek to serve and meet the public’s needs through Fixed Route and Demand Response, (Special Needs) transportation services in a courteous and professional manner at all times.

Google Transit (NEW!)	back to top
	We have shared our schedules with Google Transit, so riders can schedule their trips using Google Maps and selecting the public transit option. [Your browser does not support frames or is currently configured not to display frames. Please use an up-to-date browser that is capable of displaying frames.]
Fares	back to top
	Fixed Route (Bus Service) $2.00 no transfer fees $1.00 Senior Citizens (65 and older) and disabled* Children 5 or younger ride free when accompanied by an adult. $27.50 for Bus Passes, good for 15 Rides, a $2.50 savings. Call (301)-722-6360 for more information. *Half fares are available for those with Medicare, disabled and senior citizens cards call 301-722-6360 to see qualifications. Fares for Demand Response Services, AllTrans and Job Access
How To Read Schedules	back to top
	Follow the vertical listings of times. That is the order of the stops along the routes. The bus drivers will gladly let a passenger deboard virtually anywhere along the fixed route.
How To Catch The Bus	back to top
	1. Find a location of convenience on the bus route to be picked up by looking through a ride guide, this website or ACT posters located in the area. 2. Stand on the same side of the road on which the bus travels, either at a bus stop sign or at any intersection. 3. Arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes early so as not to miss the bus. 4. Raise your hand as the bus approaches to signal to the driver that you want to catch the bus. 5. Have your fare ready and pay as you board the bus.
Transfers	back to top
	Most transfers take Place at Rose's, Country Club Mall, and the Palace Theater in Frostburg. There are NO transfer fees. Ask the bus driver for a transfer slip, because a transfer slip is required to board the next bus. Transfer slips are only provided should you need to change buses at a transfer point during a one-way trip. Bus fare is charged for each one-way trip.
Days of No Service	back to top
	Saturdays, Sundays, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
Benefits of Public Transportation	back to top
	*Ensures Safety* The National Safety Council estimates that riding the bus is over 170 times safer than automobile travel. Transit drivers are trained to anticipate and avoid problems Most transit vehicles are larger, newer and more substantial than cars. *Saves Money* For every $10 million invested in public transportation, more than $15 million is saved in transportation costs to both highway and public transportation users Households that use public transportation and live with one less car can save on average $9,000 every year *Eases Traffic Congestion* Public transportation helps to alleviate our nation's crowded network of roads by providing transportation choices. *Improves Air Quality* Public transportation helps promote cleaner air by reducing automobile use, which can exacerbate smog and public health problems. Each year, public transportation use avoids the emissions of more than 126 million pounds of hydrocarbons, a primary cause of smog, and 156 million pounds of nitrogen oxides, which can cause respiratory disease. *Reduces Energy Consumption* In 2008, Americans took 10.7 billion trips on public transportation. 35 million times each weekday, people board public transportation. From 1995 through 2008, public transportation ridership increased by 38%—a growth rate higher than the 14% increase in U.S. population and higher than the 21% growth in the use of the nation’s highways over the same period. Public transportation is a $48.4 billion industry that employs more than 380,000 people. More than 7,700 organizations provide public transportation in the United States. Many U.S. transit systems are continuing to invest in compressed natural gas (CNG), low sulfur burning buses or diesel-electric hybrid buses. *Stimulates Economic Development* A transit coalition report, Dollars & Sense: The Economic Case for Public Transportation in America found that every dollar taxpayers invest in public transportation generates generates approximately $4 in economic returns. *Fosters More Livable Communities* Public transportation provides personal mobility and freedom for people from every walk of life. Access to public transportation gives people transportation options to get to work, go to school, visit friends, or go to a doctor’s office. Studies have shown that the ability to travel in an area conveniently, without a car is an important component of a community's livability. Public transportation provides opportunity, access, choice and freedom, all of which contribute to an improved quality of life.
Non-Discrimination Policy	back to top
	Allegany County Transit (ACT) is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of the transit services we offer. This policy is consistent with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you believe you have been subjected to unequal treatment because of race, color, or national origin, then you have the right to file a formal complaint. Complaints may be filed within one-hundred-eighty (180) days following alleged discriminatory actions. Complaints may be submitted by mail, telephone, or email to the following: Ms. Christine Conner Supervisor Allegany County Transit 1000 Lafayette Avenue Cumberland, MD 21502 301 722 6360 transit@allconet.org
Passenger Etiquette	back to top
	1. Passengers must pay the fare upon boarding the vehicle. Drivers carry change for a dollar. 2. For the comfort of all passengers, smoking, eating, drinking, chewing, and using illegal substances in ACT vehicles are prohibited. 3. Passengers may not play an audio device unless using a head set and keeping the volume low so that others are not disturbed. 4. Passengers may not distract the driver while bus is in service. The driver's attention must be on safe driving. 5. A driver may refuse to transport a passenger who appears to be under the influence of alcohol, illegal or dangerous substance, or whose behavior or language appears abusive, offensive disorderly or dangerous to him/herself, the driver or other passengers. 6. Passengers shall not carry articles on a transit vehicle which cannot be held or secured by the passenger. Passengers shall not place articles in the aisles of the ACT vehicle. 7. Strollers are permitted on transit vehicles only if folded. Please carry your child on the bus. 8. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 9. Service animals which have been trained to assist an individual in living independently are permitted to board transit vehicles. Service animals must be registered with ACT. Pets and other animals which are not specifically trained to be service animals are not permitted.

Posters and Schedules

Print a Bus Schedule Poster - 11x17 paper - PDF format

Print a Bus Schedule (Like the ones the bus drivers carry) - 8.5x14 paper - PDF format

Print a Bus Schedule Standard Letter Sized Paper - 8.5x11 paper - PDF format

Print the FSU Bus Schedule with weather related delay information - 8.5x11 paper - PDF format

Links to Maryland Transits	back to top
	Maryland Local Transit Systems Baltimore County Anne Arundel BWI Marshall-Arundel Mills-Columbia Bus Bus Service between BWI Marshall Airport - Arundel Mills and Columbia, Maryland Calvert Calvert City Public Transportation Carroll Carroll County Senior Overland Service Incorporated Cecil Cecil County Dept. of Aging Charles VanGO City of Annapolis City of Annapolis Dept. of Transportation Connect-A-Ride Serving Odenton MARC Station and Arundel Mills Frederick TransIT Garrett Garrett County Community Action Committee Harford Harford County Transportation Services Howard Commuter Solutions Howard Commuter Solutions promotes transit services and provides carpool and vanpool matching services. Howard Transit Information on Howard County Mass Transit. Montgomery Ride-on Montgomery County Department of Public Works and Transportation Information on Montgomery County Transit. Prince Georges Dept. of Public Works & Transportation Route 83S - York to Northern Maryland (Weekday Service- Monday through Friday) St. Mary's County St. Mary's Transportation Services Tri-County Council for Southern MD Tri-County Council for Southern MD Washington Washington County Commuter Wicomico Ocean City Ocean City Dept of Public Works Shore Transit Worcester Worcester County Ride
Bid Opportunities	back to top
	Allegany County Transit and Garrett Transit System Bus Wash Request for Bids Bid Document (pdf) Pre-Bid Conference Addendum (pdf) Allegany County Transit Wash Bay Drawings (zip) Garrett Transit System Wash Bay Drawings (zip)

Information Disclaimer	back to top
	While every effort is made to keep Allegany County Transit's web site accurate and up-to-date, it may include technical inaccuracies and typographical errors. Allegany County Transit disclaims all liabilities associated with any inadvertent inaccuracies within this web site. The schedules are approximations and are subject to change. This web site is provided as a service from Allegany County Government with great effort made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the contents contained herein.