BAY AREA RURAL TRANSIT
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BART History

Our History

In 1980 a group of individuals determined to find a solution to the transportation needs of area residents, researched ways to establish a transit system that would help people get back and forth to work. With the help of some very determined area leaders and a representative from the Department of Transportation, Bay Area Rural Transit was born in 1981. 
  • In 1981 Bay Area Rural Transit first began with only two Routes, Route 1 (Red Cliff to Ashland) and Route 2 (Ashland to Odanah). 
  • In 2006 BART took over operations for the Washburn Blue Goose. 
  • ​In 2009 BART added Route 8 (City of Ashland) and Route 6 (Mellen) services. 
  • In the Summer of 2013, BART moved into its new building at 2216 East 6th Street. 
  • In 2016 BART began its first service in Price County with Route 11 (Park Falls). 
  • In 2018 BART expanded service to Price County with Route 12 (Phillips).    
  • In 2020 BART expanded service in Price County with Routes 16 and 17. These routes operate Monday through Saturday and travel between Phillips/Park Falls and Minocqua. 
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  • Home
  • Bus Routes
    • Bad River Transit
    • BayCo Door2Door
    • Bayfield Applefest 2023
    • Miskwaabekong (Red Cliff Transit)
    • Mural Trolley Tour
    • ROUTE 1 & 2
    • ROUTE 3 - Saturday
    • ROUTE 4 - Washburn 'Blue Goose'
    • ROUTE 6 - Mellen
    • ROUTE 8 - Ashland City
    • ROUTE 9 & 10 - Glidden
    • ROUTE 11 & 12 - Park Falls & Phillips
    • Routes 16 and 17 - Phillips to Minocqua
  • Contact
  • Additional Resources
    • Electric Vehicle Chariging Station
    • Rules & Regulations
    • Mobility Management
    • Service Maps
    • Employment
    • Title VI
    • A.D.A. Plan
    • Photos & Video
    • BART History
    • Photo Credits
  • The Board
    • Members
    • Agenda
    • Minutes