Bay Metropolitan Transit Authority

Bay Metropolitan Transit Authority (BMTA), also known as Mass Public Transit, is a local government entity and transit authority located in Bay City, Michigan. Registered in SAM.gov since 2007, the organization provides essential public transportation services to Bay County and its surrounding areas. As a municipal transit agency, BMTA operates both demand response and fixed-route transit services, serving local residents and commuters through a comprehensive transportation network that includes buses, lift vans, and specialized transit options.

Through federal grant awards primarily from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), BMTA has consistently secured funding for critical operational and capital needs. The agency has received multiple Formula and Project Grants under programs like Section 5307, Section 5339, and ARPA, totaling millions in federal support. These grants have funded a wide range of activities, including operating assistance for driver salaries and fuel, vehicle replacements (such as buses and support vehicles), facility upgrades and renovations, technology investments like scheduling software and hardware, and COVID-19 related expenses for protective equipment and service maintenance. BMTA has also received sub-awards from the Michigan Department of Passenger Transportation, predominantly for operating assistance. The federal grants have enabled the transit authority to maintain reliable public transportation services, upgrade infrastructure, replace aging vehicles, and ensure continuous, safe transit operations for the Bay County community.