Mr. Peter Varga, CEO
300 Ellsworth Avenue S.W.,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-456-7514
Fax: 616-456-1941
E-mail: info@ridetherapid.org
www.ridetherapid.org/
Senate District: 30,31
House District: 72-77, 86
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System Profile
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| The Rapid is an independent authority serving the greater Grand Rapids metro area. Fixed route bus service is available throughout the six-city service area of Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kentwood, Walker, and Wyoming. Contracted service is provided to the townships of Ada, Alpine, Byron, Cascade, and Gaines. Under a contract with Grand Valley State University, The Rapid provides service between the Allendale and downtown Grand Rapids facilities, along with a number of routes in and around the campuses. County Connection, a demand response system serves all of Kent County. Additional services include paratransit, a suburban connector service called PASS, car and vanpooling assistance, and tailored services to increase transportation alternatives for local employers and employees. The Rapid is a transit district organized under Public Act 196 and is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors, appointed by the cities in the service area. The Rapid is responsible for the planning, construction, and operation of public transportation services and facilities within its district. |
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System Characteristics
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| Days/Hours of Operations: |
M-F 5:45 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.
SAT 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
SUN 8:15 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Not all routes operate at all times.
Hours for other services vary depending on program. |
| Total vehicles: |
223 |
| Lift-equipped vehicles: |
220 |
| Population Served: |
482,740 |
| Employees: |
308 |
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FY 2008 System Data
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| Miles: |
7,820,758 |
| Vehicle Hours: |
576,919 |
| Passengers: |
9,089,531 |
| Total Eligible Expenses: |
$30,249,588 |
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