Thank you for your interest in the Access to Transit Program

The application period has now closed and we're currently reviewing submissions from across Oakland County. Award announcements are anticipated in Q1 2025.

Stay tuned to this page for updates.

About the Access to Transit Program

Since the passage of the Oakland County Transportation Millage, many residents have come forward to attest to the fact that public transit has been a vital benefit. Public transit provides convenient access to jobs, healthcare, education, and other essential services. However, for transit to truly be effective, it must be easily accessible to everyone in our communities.

For individuals with disabilities and seniors, these challenges are even more acute and in Oakland County the aging population is growing rapidly, with the number of residents aged 65 and older expected to increase by 30% through 2035.

In addition, without proper infrastructure, people walking or rolling to and from transit stops are more vulnerable to crashes than people using other forms of transportation. Based on 2018-2022 Oakland County data, half of all pedestrian or bicyclist crashes that resulted in a fatality or serious injury happened within a 5-minute walk from a transit stop.

Ensuring that all Oakland County residents, regardless of physical ability, age, or income, can safely access public transit is the priority of this program.