TMA Bucks
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| Headquarters | Trevose, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Service area | Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Service type | public transit / advocacy group |
| Fleet | buses |
| Fuel type | Compressed natural gas |
| Chief executive | Stephen Noll (Executive Director)[1] |
| Website | http://www.tmabucks.com |
TMA Bucks is a member-supported nonprofit organization and advocacy group that oversees transportation needs in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.[1][2] The organization works to improve transportation through partnerships with businesses and government agencies, promoting travel management strategies to reduce congestion, providing a clearinghouse for transportation policies and programs, establishing community public transportation, providing a forum for improvements on transportation and infrastructure, representing members regarding transportation matters on Bucks County, and improving access to healthcare and social services throughout the county.[2] TMA Bucks is made up of several members including businesses and government agencies throughout Bucks County.[3] TMA Bucks, in partnership with Bucks County Transport, operates the Rushbus public transit service that connects employers in two parts of Bucks County to SEPTA train and bus service.[4]
Rushbus
The Rushbus is a bus service operated as a partnership between TMA Bucks and Bucks County Transport, connecting employers to SEPTA train and bus service. Rushbus operates two routes Monday through Friday during rush hours:[4]
- Bristol Rushbus - Operates from the Bristol station along SEPTA Regional Rail's Trenton Line and provides connections to employers in the borough of Bristol.[4][5]
- Richboro-Warminster Rushbus - Operates from the Warminster station along SEPTA Regional Rail's Warminster Line and a connection with SEPTA's Route 22 bus and provides connections to employers in Warminster, Ivyland, Northampton Township, and Richboro.[4][6]
The Rushbus fleet consists of buses powered with compressed natural gas.[4] The base fare to ride the Rushbus is $1.00, with senior citizens age 65 and older free.[5]
References
- ^ a b Houck, Gabby (June 22, 2018). "TMA Bucks names Stephen Noll next executive director". Bucks County Courier Times. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ a b "About". TMA Bucks. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ "Members". TMA Bucks. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Need a Lift?". TMA Bucks. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ a b "Bristol Rushbus schedule" (PDF). TMA Bucks. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ "Richboro-Warminster Rushbus schedule" (PDF). TMA Bucks. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
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