Increased Trolley Frequency Puts on Brakes Following Booming Season
Increased frequency on routes one, four and seven will end this month, following a successful seasonal term. Trolleys on these routes will return to regularly scheduled operation as of Sept. 30, 2009. Saturday and evening services will remain unaffected. Find more information on these scheduled changes.
Saturday Service is Here!
That’s right; starting June 6, 2009 you can ride Bay Town Trolley six days a week. That’s an extra day for work or play. It’s perfect for students trying to get to summer jobs, families headed to community festivals or anyone just looking to explore Bay County.
All seven routes will run Saturday service on two-hour loops, adhering to the weekday schedule. Route 1 is altered slightly as it will end at Panama City Mall and will not continue to the Marina. Once at the mall Route 1 will become Route 5, which heads to Gulf Coast Community College where passengers can pick up Route 4 and go to the Marina.
Funding for Saturday service is provided by the local municipalities, Bay County, a Florida Department of Transportation Service Development Grant, as well as fare box revenue.
Dump the Pump
Trolley officials would like to thanks all those who hopped on board for FREE Thursday June 18, 2009 in celebration of the Fourth Annual Dump the Pump Day. Also, special thanks and congratulations to all those who participated in our Inaugural Dump the Pump Business Challenge:
- Pier Park – Top Winner!
- Gulf Coast Community College Top Winner!
- Shipwreck Island
- Panama City mall
- Bay County Department of Health
- Panama City Library
- McDonalds
- Burger King
- Calypso
Easy Access Program
Beginning March 2, 2009 transportation advocates from the Chautauqua Learn and Serve School are launching the new Easy Access Program in conjunction with Bay Town Trolley. The program was created to increase trolley ridership among seniors and individuals with disabilities. By registering for the program riders will receive individualized one-on-one trolley training, possible minor route deviations, discounted fare passes and a rider toolkit complete with a ride guide, route information sheet, places of interest sheet and a complimentary water bottle. Read More about Easy Access
Travel Training
Bay Town Trolley has teamed up with the Chautauqua Learn and Serve School to provide “personal ride guides” to those riders who aren’t confident riding the trolley. This one-on-one travel training is perfect for new residents, the elderly and riders with disabilities. To learn more contact Cynthia McCauley at (850) 785-5056.
Ride Guide Request
Are you’re a business owner that encourages your employees and customers to ride the trolley? Now you can request Bay Town Trolley ride guides online.
Year-to-Date Ridership Chart
See how far the trolley’s come along in 2009 by viewing the year to date ridership chart.
Download 2008-2009 Ridership Comparison Chart [PDF]
Drivers Wanted
Do you have what it takes to become a Bay Town Trolley driver? Find out more by calling 850-769-0557 or click here for additional information.
Annual Ridership
Check out Bay Town Trolley's rising ridership. [PDF]
Monthly Passes
Have errands to run? Are parking and traffic woes eating into your shopping time? Need to get from here to there, and back again? The Bay Town Trolley takes you there! Save time and money by purchasing monthly passes. No transfer fees, no re-boarding costs. Ride as much as you like, all month long. Enjoy unlimited Bay Town Trolley rides each month for only $20. Purchase passes from your Bay Town Trolley driver, or call (850) 769-0557. Monthly passes are great for commuters, students, families, and seniors!
Mission Statement
"To move the riders of Bay County with clean, safe, efficient and dependable transportation while enhancing the quality of life and meeting the growing needs of the community."
Fares
Going beyond the end of the line? When the trolley reaches the end of the route and turns around to start the route in the opposite direction, it has reached the end of the line - and your fare. Passengers who remain on board past the turnaround point will be required to pay an additional fare to ride back in the opposite direction.
Exact Change Only |
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Regular Fare: |
$1.25 |
Student Fare (with local ID), Senior Citizen (with Medicare card), Persons with Disabilities: |
$0.60 |
Children 5 years old and younger: |
FREE |
Day Pass: |
$3.00 |
Monthly Pass: |
$20.00 |
Present your Medicare card to board the Bay Town Trolley at half price!
There are no transfer fares.
Bay Town Trolley serves Bay County
Monday - Saturday (6 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
(The last Trolley departs at 7:30p.m.)
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