Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART)

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Hours & Service Area

SMART buses travel on set routes at scheduled times throughout the Southeast Michigan area, including Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties. FAST buses run limited-stop service on Michigan, Gratiot, and Woodward avenues.

SMART Flex operates seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. in Dearborn, Troy/Clawson, Auburn Hills/Pontiac, Hall Road (5 a.m.), and Farmington/Farmington Hills areas.

Connector trips are advanced booking only.

Summary

The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) operates public fixed-route bus, micromobility, and paratransit services in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties. SMART offers safe, reliable, and affordable transportation services, including:

Fixed Route Bus
Express FAST Service
Connector (for Seniors and People with Disabilities)
SMART Flex
Community Transit
ADA Service

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Fare Information

Riders can pay with cash or their phones, using the Token Transit app to purchase DART passes. DART standard fares are good for four hours and work for SMART and DDOT—transfers between the systems are free. Discounted passes are available for youth, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and income-eligible residents.

SMART offers frequent usage fares. Transfers are free to DDOT service.

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How to Ride

Find tutorials and videos to navigate fixed-route buses, such as on paying fare and loading a bike. From new riders to riders with new needs, there are tutorials for how to use all of SMART’s services.

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Transit Connections

SMART services several regional transportation centers, including in downtown Detroit and Royal Oak. SMART and DDOT buses both use the Jason Hargrove Transit Center by the old state fairgrounds. Directly off of 8 Mile, this transit center allows for seamless and sheltered transfers between the City of Detroit and suburban routes. Transfers between SMART and DDOT buses are free.

SMART operates the Royal Oak Transit Center and connects to major educational institutes and regional train stations. FAST routes stop in downtown Detroit near numerous transportation options.

Accessibility Features

SMART offers a safe and comfortable experience to all riders. Every fixed-route bus in the fleet is equipped with a wheelchair ramp, and all connector buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts.

For those unable to ride SMART’s fixed-route bus service because of a disability, SMART provides paratransit services that require advanced reservation. This is a curb-to-curb service.

If further help is needed, please contact the ADA department at 313-223-2193