Metro Area Transit (MAT) operates Monday through Saturday, offering 24 routes to provide
you with affordable, quality transportation. All buses are wheelchair-accessible.

MAT map route and schedule changes effective June 15, 2010:

To see the new maps and timetables, click on the following:  Fargo (.PDF), Moorhead (.PDF)

·       *  Route 6 has been eliminated and been replaced with two buses on Route 4, each 30 minutes apart. 
*  The new Route 4 travels by the Courthouse Shelter 4 times each hour.
*  The addition of a transfer point between Routes 3 and 4 at CashWise in Moorhead.
*  "On Request" service has been eliminated from Route 1 on 7th Street South between 16th Avenue and 24th Avenue.  Also-inbound to the Marriott Route 1 travels on 20th Avenue to 11th Street instead of 24th Avenue.
*  Route 3 has been shortened to improve timing.  It no longer travels by M|State on 28th Avenue. Route 5 now serves M|State both inbound and outbound to the Marriott.
*  Route 5's current detour has been made permanent and it no longer travels to MSUM.  Transfers can be made at the Marriott onto Route 2 for MSUM and to Route 1 for Concordia.
*   Although there has been no change to Route 2, the bus will be interlined with Route 4 to improve timing.
*  Route 14 timetable – Kmart departures times are now :28 and :58
*  Route 15 timetable – 13th Avenue South & University times are now :05 and :35
*  Route 25 timetable – several minor changes were made to accurately reflect the route timing after the route 25 path modification that occurred earlier this year.  Please familiarize yourself with these time table changes.

Parades and Detours: Route 7 & 8 (.PDF), Route 2 (.PDF), * UPDATED* Routes 14, 15 & 18 Detour (.PDF), Route 5 - Revised 7.13.10 (.PDF),  Route 3-Revised 7.7.2010 (.PDF), Route 4 (.PDF), Route 22 - REVISED (.PDF), & Routes 14, 15 & 18 Detour (.PDF) *Links require Adobe Reader

Special User Card Renewal:  All passengers who receive discounted fares on MAT fixed route due to age or disability will need to complete a short renewal form.  Forms are available through the MAT drivers, GTC Dispatch and the Transit Administrative Offices.  Please complete the renewal form prior to June 1, 2010.  Click here for a printable version of the renewal form.

Passengers who have a Special User Card for MAT Paratransit, the door-to-door transportation, will be receiving a recertification letter in the mail within the next few weeks.

Due to the preparations of FM flooding issue, all Special User Cards will not be replaced before their expiration date of April 1, 2010.  Your current card will be honored through June 30, 2010. 

MAT News: MAT Announces Partnership to Increase Public Participation (.PDF), MAT Announces the Arrival of Six New Flyer Buses (.PDF), Midwest KidFest promotion (.PDF), Summer Youth Pass and Public Library Rides (.PDF), MAT Token Retirement (.PDF), Save the environment and your pocket book by riding MAT (.PDF).

How-To-Ride Video: Have you wanted to try MAT but weren't sure how to ride the bus?  Check out our new video, which guides you through the process of getting on board with MAT. For a PC version, click here (.wmv).  For a Mac-friendly version, please click here (.mp4).

RIDER ALERTS:  Sign up here to receive electronic rider alerts directly to your e-mail inbox.  You will be informed of public hearings, detours/parades, promotions, any potential new routes and much more.  Stay up to date with MAT!

Employment:  If you are interested in joining our driving team, contact First Transit at 701.232.7500, mfarley@matbus.com, or fill out the application at 502 NP Avenue, Fargo, ND.

Snow Emergency Routes (PDF):  The attached detours will be used in the event of a snow emergency.  Please review this document to determine if this has an impact on your chosen route(s).  To view the individual route detour maps, click one of the following:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13A, 13B, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 25, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35.

Fargo and Moorhead bus schedules (PDFs)

How to ride MAT— paying for rides, signaling the bus and more

Environmental and economic benefits of riding MAT

MAT programs and services: Trip Planner, Paratransit, Metro Senior Ride, Park 'N Ride, U-pass and Smart Commute, Bike Lockers for rent

Calendar:  promotions and holidays

FMRidesource:  Check out the FMRidesource page on the City of Fargo website to see what other transportation services are available in the FM Area for people with disabilities and senior citizens.

Other resources: publications and more

Contact us:  Questions, Suggestions, Complaints and Non-Discrimination policy