MUSKEGON, MI – The Muskegon Area Transit System is pleased to announce that its new MARC initiative began Monday, November 3, 2014. The first MARC bus was scheduled to leave the downtown Muskegon Herman Ivory Terminal at 7:15 am and head north, traveling through North Muskegon, Lakewood Club, south Whitehall and end its first route cycle at Water and Church Street in Montague.

In addition to staff being available opening morning, MATS continues to schedule “How to Ride the Bus” seminars to further aid new riders. Riders are also encouraged to frequent www.matsbus.com for additional upcoming seminar times and locations.

MARC route and schedule information is available from several locations in these communities and also on www.matsbus.com. Keep up with route and MATS information by liking Muskegon Area Transit System on Facebook.