TMA Bucksis a member-supported nonprofit organization and advocacy group that oversees transportation needs inBucks 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 communitypublic 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 withBucks County Transport,operates the Rushbus public transit service that connects employers in two parts of Bucks County toSEPTAtrain and bus service.[4]
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| Headquarters | Trevose,Pennsylvania |
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| 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:// tmabucks |
Rushbus
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The Rushbus is abus serviceoperated as a partnership between TMA Bucks and Bucks County Transport, connecting employers toSEPTAtrain and bus service. Rushbus operates two routes Monday through Friday during rush hours:[4]
- Bristol Rushbus - Operates from theBristol stationalongSEPTA Regional Rail'sTrenton Lineand provides connections to employers in the borough ofBristol.[4][5]
- Richboro-Warminster Rushbus - Operates from theWarminster stationalong SEPTA Regional Rail'sWarminster Lineand a connection with SEPTA'sRoute 22bus and provides connections to employers inWarminster,Ivyland,Northampton Township,andRichboro.[4][6]
The Rushbus fleet consists of buses powered withcompressed natural gas.[4]The base fare to ride the Rushbus is $1.00, with senior citizens age 65 and older free.[5]
References
edit- ^abHouck, Gabby (June 22, 2018)."TMA Bucks names Stephen Noll next executive director".Bucks County Courier Times.RetrievedDecember 17,2018.
- ^ab"About".TMA Bucks.RetrievedDecember 17,2018.
- ^"Members".TMA Bucks.RetrievedDecember 17,2018.
- ^abcde"Need a Lift?".TMA Bucks.RetrievedDecember 17,2018.
- ^ab"Bristol Rushbus schedule"(PDF).TMA Bucks.RetrievedDecember 17,2018.
- ^"Richboro-Warminster Rushbus schedule"(PDF).TMA Bucks.RetrievedFebruary 12,2018.