New Annapolis Transit System in Place October 2nd

There will be a new Annapolis transit sytem in place on October 2nd, 2010. The new bus systems has been designed as more of an arterial system rather than a "pulse" system that limited the transfer points only to Spa Road.

The fare for the new Annapolis bus transit system will remain $1 per ride and $0.50 for seniors but promises to be more punctual, reliable and convenient by covering much more of the Annapolis area. The new "purple" routes will operate all day Sunday and each evening from Monday through Saturday from Westfield Mall to Eastport.

As of October 2, 2010, the bus transit routes running through the city will be:

Brown Route - Westfield Mall to Eastport (via Forest Dr)
Stops will include: Old Solomons IslandRd, CopelandRd, Annapolis Marketplace, Newtowne, Robinwood and Bay Forest Center

Gold Route - Edgewater to Arnold/AACC (via Westfield Mall and Bestgate Rd)
Stops will include: South Colony, Maryland Rte 2, Harbor Center, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Rowe Blvd, Church Circle and Ritchie Hwy

Green Route - Westfield Mall to Eastport (via West St)
Stops will include: West Street Library, Compromise St and Church Circle

Orange Route - Downtown Annapolis to Forest Dr (via Spa Rd)
Stops will include: Church Circle, Calvert St, West St, Copeland Rd, Annapolis Marketplace, Newtowne, Hilltop Lane and Robinwood

Purple Route A (operating evenings Monday through Saturday and all day Sunday) - Westfield Mall to Eastport (via Annapolis Town Centre & Church Circle)
Stops will include: Housely Rd, West St Library and Compromise St

Purple Route B (operating evenings Monday through Saturday and all day Sunday) - Westfield Mall to Eastport (via Annapolis Town Centre & Church Circle)
Stops will include: Housely Rd, Forest Dr, Hilltop Lane and Bay Forest Center

Red Route - Westfield Mall to Eastport (via Admiral Dr and Hilltop Lane)
Stops will include: Anne Arundel Medical Center and Annapolis Marketplace

Yellow Route - Westfield Mall to Riva Rd
Stops will include: Housely Rd, Truman Pkwy, Heritage Ct and Admiral Cochrane Dr

The City plans to put up posters and distribute flyers through Annapolis to keep its citizens posted about any new information that comes out. If you wish to get more information about the various routes or new system, please contact the Transportation Department via phone at 410-263-7964. The new Annapolis transit system that will be in place October 2nd appears to be a step in the right direction to giving our citizens and visitors access to more areas of the City than ever before.

Curt Hess, your Professional Annapolis Real Estate Consultant