(La Porte County, IN) - Bus service to and from Michigan City, La Porte, and the Purdue University Northwest campus near Westville resumes Monday, with what's known as the Transit Triangle commuter route service previously having been discontinued because of the pandemic.
Its return is made possible by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant awarded to Michigan City for the recovery of COVID-19-related service reductions, according to the mayor's office. Michigan City Transit is providing the Transit Triangle buses.
On-board Fares:
- Full Fare $1.00
- Reduced Fare $.50
Monthly Passes may be purchased in the Controller’s Office at City Hall in Michigan City and the Bursar’s Office at PNW.
- Full Fare $20.00
- Reduced Fare $10.00
Transit Triangle Commuter Route Schedule:
- 4.5 Round Trips Daily, Monday – Friday
- Michigan City – PNW Michigan City – City of La Porte
- Dworkin Student Activities Center
NON-SERVICE HOLIDAYS
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day Observed, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve
ADA Services:
- All Michigan City Transit vehicles are equipped with wheelchair lifts or ramps for easy boarding. If the ramp or lift operation fails at the time of use, a spare vehicle will be dispatched to the location within 30 minutes of the failure.
- Service animals are permitted. Service animals must be restrained at all times and under control by the rider. They must remain at the rider’s feet or on the lap. They are not allowed on a seat. Service animals with aggressive tendencies will not be permitted.
- For more information, visit www.emichigancity.com/coach or call the Michigan City Transit Office at (219) 873-1502.
