MARTA Bus Service: What Could Make it Better?

Hello Citizens,

Did you realize that the Big Bear Valley has a bus service called Mountain Area Regional Transportation Authority (MARTA)? It has three parts:

• A "fixed route" that travels from the East Valley to Boulder Bay. It runs once an hour.
• An "off the mountain" route that goes from the Von's Shopping Center to points in San Bernardino. It runs 3 times per day; not on Sundays.
• A "dial-a-ride" van which takes riders from their home to specific places in Big Bear Valley.

Most people living in Southern California drive their own cars. Currently, MARTA targets the "Transit-Dependent." Most of MARTA's funding comes from Government Transportation Funds and grants. Slightly over 10% comes from rider fare-box collections.

Could a well-run and efficient bus system benefit more than just the "Transit-Dependent" of the Big Bear Valley? Could the "Transit-Dependent" be serviced more efficiently?