Martin County Public Transit

Martin County Public Transit, known popularly as MARTY, is the provider of public transportation for Martin County, Florida. The system consists of five fixed bus routes, and includes connecting services with Palm Tran to the neighboring city of West Palm Beach and with the Treasure Coast Connector to Port St. Lucie.[1]

Martin County Public Transit
Founded2013
HeadquartersStuart, Florida
Service areaMartin, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie Counties, Florida
Service typebus service, paratransit
Routes5
Websitewww.martin.fl.us/transit

MARTY has operated since 2013. The system also operates paratransit services, as well as a veterans transportation program.[2]

In 2023, the Martin County Metropolitan Planning Organization began studying an expansion of MARTY bus service to Jensen Beach and Palm City, citing positive public feedback and increased demand for transit access in these communities.[3]

Routes

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In total, there are five routes that serve the county.[4]

Route Terminals Primary streets traveled Service notes
1[4] Port Salerno
US 1 & Cove Rd. East
Port St. Lucie
Walmart
US 1
2[4] Indiantown
Community Dr. & Salerno Rd.
Stuart
Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital
SW Warfield Blvd.
3[4] Stuart
Kiwanis P-N-R (Downtown)
Stuart
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital
SE Ocean Blvd., SE Dixie Hwy. Circular Loop
4[4] Stuart
Walmart
Hobe Sound
A1A & Adonis St.
US 1
20X[4] Stuart
Indian River State College
West Palm Beach
The Gardens Mall, VA Medical Center
US 1, I-95 Connection for Palm Tran & Tri-Rail

References

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  1. ^ https://www.martin.fl.us/resources/transit-ride-guide-pdf MARTY Public Transit Ride Guide
  2. ^ https://www.martin.fl.us/resources/veterans-transportation-program-application Martin County Veterans Transportation Program
  3. ^ Hussey, Kate (December 7, 2023). "Martin County looks to expand public transit amid ridership increase". WPTV-TV. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Overall Route Map". Martin County Public Transit. January 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
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