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Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (BACTS) improves transportation in the greater Bangor region.

We lead regional transportation and related planning efforts, bring funding to the region, provide transportation-related services to municipalities throughout Penobscot County, and as the region’s designated Metropolitan Planning Organization we evaluate and approve proposed transportation improvement projects.

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Our Committees

BACTS is governed by a policy committee and an executive committee. The members of these committees are comprised of municipal officials (both elected and appointed) of the member cities and towns, members of the MaineDOT, FTA, and FHWA.

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Our Resources

As the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the greater Bangor region, BACTS has a variety of resources available to assist with transportation planning and programming. BACTS resources include federal, state and local program information, historical studies and reports, and transportation data throughout the region.

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Transit Times – All things transit in the greater Bangor region – 3rd Issue can be found below!

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Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System - BACTS

5 days ago

Exciting updates for our region!The Community Connector is improving the passenger experience by moving to fixed stop service while incorporating new technology that will keep riders better informed.Bus drivers as of Monday, Jan. 6, will stop only at fixed, designated bus stops and people will no longer be permitted to flag down a bus. This is part of a broader effort to ensure buses arrive at their stops on time and minimize wait times for riders, thereby improving efficiency and reliability.Learn more about this update and the newly launched tech at bangormaine.gov/news!💻🚌 bangormaine.gov/bus ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

BACTS Staff held a pet supply drive for donations for the Old Town Animal Orphanage during the past month and we were so very thankful to drop off our donations!Thank you very much for all of your great work in our community! Animal Orphanage (Old Town, Maine)The Animal Orphanage is a 501(c) non-profit no-kill rescue shelter located in Old Town, Maine. Incorporated in 1990 by a group of caring and compassionate citizens, the Animal Orphanage is dedicated to the welfare of homeless animals and serves the communities of Old Town and Orono. The Animal Orphanage has a wish list, as well as other ways to give, here - www.animalorphanageoldtown.com/ways-to-give ... See MoreSee Less

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