‘Discover South Bend’ Series Highlights Transportation

‘Discover South Bend’ Series Highlights Transportation

The monthly “Discover South Bend” series is back for a weekend of transportation themed events. The city is promoting public transportation on Friday with Bus the Bend. Reduced fares will be offered until 8 pm on Friday with riders getting a chance to explore the city on buses. Tours of Transpo’s LEED-certified facility will be…

Transpo Providing Free Bus Service for SB 150

Transpo Providing Free Bus Service for SB 150

The South Bend 150 celebration is almost here. City officials, business leaders, and community organizations have been preparing for the birthday week celebration for months. Due to the number of people expected, the city is encouraging people to carpool, ride their bike or use public transportation. An estimated 40,000 people could pack into downtown South…

Transpo to Provide Bus Service on Good Friday

Transpo to Provide Bus Service on Good Friday

Transpo says that the public transit agency will operate its buses on Good Friday this year. The region’s largest public transportation system has in the past observed the Christian holiday by shutting down operations. This year Transpo will be operating all of its regular fixed routes, as well as its paratransit Access service for those…

Transpo Proposes Day Pass, Eliminating Free Transfers for Single Rides

Transpo Proposes Day Pass, Eliminating Free Transfers for Single Rides

Proposed changes for Transpo service could mean that single trip bus riders will no longer receive free transfers while creating a new unlimited ride Day Pass. The local entity in charge of providing public transportation service to South Bend and Mishawaka announced on March 9 that they are considering moving to what they call a…

New Connection Point for Transpo and Interurban Trolley

New Connection Point for Transpo and Interurban Trolley

A connection point between two of the region’s largest public transportation systems is relocating. Riders that rely on Transpo and the Interurban Trolley will have a new connection at Twin Branch Park along Lincolnway in Mishawaka. The Interurban Trolley’s Yellow Line connects that system with Transpo’s route #9 Northside Mishawaka bus at the Twin Branch…

Transpo Selects Contractor for New Compressed Natural Gas Facility

Transpo Selects Contractor for New Compressed Natural Gas Facility

Transpo has selected a contractor for their new compressed natural gas facility. California-based EFS West was selected for the $3.8 million facility, which is a partnership between the city of South Bend and Transpo. The facility is being funded through federal grants. The facility will fuel Transpo’s new line of mostly federally-funded compressed natural gas…