Cass County Transit is a curb-curb, advance reservation county-wide public transportation system available to anyone any age who is capable of traveling. Cass County Transit headquarters is located at: 400 E. State Street in Cassopolis.
How Do I Schedule a Ride?
Rides are reserved on a first-called/first-served, space available basis. Reservations are taken Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Reservatios for the following day must be made by 2:00 pm. Capacity and schedules are limited, so please call as soon as possible. We do ask that you call as soon as you know you are going to need a ride (please no earlier than seven days) whenever possible. Please call our scheduling office at 269-445-2455 or 1800-323-2508.
When Will I Be Picked Up and Returned Home?
When scheduling a ride, you will be given a 15-20-minute time frame for your pickup (e.g. pickup time for a 10 a.m. appointment may be between 9:00 a.m. and 9:20 a.m.) You may wait in your residence until the driver arrives. He/She will honk the horn and can wait for up to Three (3) minutes only so please be ready. For your return trip, the driver will pick you up within 15 minutes of your requested return time. Should your trip times change, or you wish to cancel, please notify the scheduling office immediately.
Who manages Cass County Transit?
The Cass County Transportation Authority consists of: the Mayor of Dowagiac, the Chair of the Southwestern Michigan College Board, the Chair of the Mental Health Board, the Chair of the Council on Aging Board, the Chair of the Department of Human Services/Medical Care Facility Board, the Chair of the Cass County Board of Commissioners and a member of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Southwest MI Board or their designees. The Cass County Transportation Authority contracts with Transportation Management Inc. to operate the system. Monthly board meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 8:00am at the Cass County Building in Cassopolis. For more information about these meetings contact Cass County Transportation Coordinator.
Management Contact Information
| Julie Hartman
Operations Manager/TMI
400 E. State Street Cassopolis, MI 49031 Phone: 269-445-2455 E-mail: hartmanjb@comcast.net | Dennis Schuh Cass County Transportation Coordinator 400 E. State Street , Cassopolis, MI 49031 Phone: 269 325-6261 Email: dschuh@berriencounty.org |
As part of the community involvement process, Michigan public transit agencies have formed local advisory committees comprised of individuals with disabilities, senior citizens, and individuals with a strong interest in the transportation challenges for people in these two groups.
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