Transportation

Three New Routes Added To The Marq-Tran Schedule

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Big news! Marq-Tran has now added three new routes. Those routes include coverage to Republic, a Negaunee Shopper route, and a loop out to Palmer. You can easily access graphics and schedules for these brand new routes by going to our “Routes” tab in the navigation bar at the top of the screen. For any […]

May 2020 Marq-Tran Board Meeting Through Teleconference Call

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Marquette, MI  –  May 13, 2020  –  Like the previous month, the Marquette County Transit Authority Board Meeting for May 2020 will be held as a teleconference meeting. The public is welcome to join this call to hear updates from Marq-Tran as well as information on the current agenda. To conference will be held, Thursday, […]

Face Masks or Coverings Now Required on Marq-Tran Buses

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Marquette, MI  –  April 27, 2020  –  Under the newest Stay-At-Home Order, Marquette County Transit Authority buses are considered an enclosed public space. Starting today, all passengers and drivers must begin wearing face masks or coverings while in transit. The official statement reads “Any individual able to medically tolerate a face covering must wear a […]

Marq-Tran Closes Fixed Routes Starting March 30th

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Marquette, MI  –  March 24, 2020  –  Executive Director Delynn Klein of the Marquette County Transit Authority issued a statement today to close all Marq-Tran fixed routes until further notice starting Monday, March 30, 2020. With fixed routes soon to close, door-to-door services will be the only transportation currently provided by Marquette County Transit Authority. […]

Marquette County Transit Authority Cancels March 2020 Board Meeting

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Marquette, MI  –  March 17, 2020  –  The Marquette County Transit Authority has made the decision to cancel their monthly Board of Directors Meeting. Originally scheduled for Thursday, March 19th at 6pm, the next Board of Directors meeting will be Thursday, April 16th at 6pm. All meetings except in September are held at 6:00 p.m. […]

Marq-Tran Cancels All Fixed Routes after 2pm Today, November 27

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Marquette, MI  –  November 27, 2019  –  Marquette County Transit Authority will be taking all fixed route buses off the roads starting today at 2pm. Due to inclement weather, the roads are growing even more dangerous and it is not safe to travel. We apologize for the inconvenience and stay tuned for more updates. Hopefully […]

Marq-Tran’s Free NMU Shopping Run Returns at End of August

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Marquette, MI  –  August 15, 2019  –  Marquette County Transit Authority will be back again this year to help serve our local college students. The NMU Shopping Run system put in place by Northern Michigan Universality working with Marq-Tran allows students to take a free round-trip ride on a Marq-Tran bus to grocery stores in […]

Marq-Tran Aids in Pine Ridge Apartment Fire Emergency Evacuation

Marq-Tran aided in the emergency evacuation of residents from Pine Ridge Apartments.

UPDATE: Wednesday, July 31st Marq-Tran will be taking bus loads of residents from the NMU Superior Dome to Pine Ridge Apartments to allow residents to get medications or other items. The round-trip bus rides will start at 2:00pm this afternoon and continue until the ~40 residents have had a chance to get anything they need, […]

Have You Been Taking Advantage of Senior Wednesdays?

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Marquette, MI – April 10, 2019 – Did you know every Wednesday, all year long, Marq-Tran features Senior Wednesday? Need to take one of our many fixed routes around Marquette County on a Wednesday? If you’re 60 years old or older, you can ride any of our fixed routes on Wednesdays for free! It’s the […]