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Schedule Changes
Effective March 2, 2025
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Starting March 3, Metro Route 7 will have six additional roundtrips weekdays, Monday - Friday.
Route 7 riders have seen a few updates and schedule changes during the last few months. They have all been service improvements - more frequency, better span of service, and added locations.
In June, 2024, Route 7 expanded service beyond Downtown Portland to Outer Congress St. and the Jetport; In December, Metro Connect, new on-demand service in parts of Falmouth was introduced, and the newest schedule change adds more trips and improves frequency.
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Starting in March, Metro Route 7 will operate more than 20 round trips, Monday - Friday, between Falmouth, Downtown Portland, and the Portland Jetport. | |
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With frequent storms and squalls, sometimes snow banks are too high and sidewalks and bus stops can't be cleared out as fast as we'd like.
It may be necessary to wait for the bus at a nearby driveway or street (instead of directly at the bus stop sign). If you're not standing at the bus stop, please make sure to wave to the driver as the bus approaches so you can be seen.
As a reminder, Metro rarely suspends service. Usually, only when blizzard conditions are forecast. If a decision is made to cancel service, Metro's website and social media pages, real-time apps, and local broadcast stations will have updates. It is likely that service may be delayed during major storms, so make sure and plan ahead. Additional information about riding the bus during the winter is included on Metro's website.
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Metro crews work hard to clean up bus stops after snow storms. Bus stops are often loaded with piles of wet, heavy, icy snow left behind by plows and shovelers. We do our best to clear them as quickly as possible after storms. | |
2025 Title VI Program - Public Meeting | |
We want your input.
Join us March 4 at 1pm.
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The TItle VI Program is developed to ensure that no one using our bus system is treated in a manner that is discriminatory and that bus services are shared equitably throughout the service area.
Every three years, transit agencies review and update their Title VI Program. The last Program update was in April 2022.
Additional information, translations, opportunities for involvement, and meeting link available on Metro's website at gpmetro.org/titlevi
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Community partners and stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback on Metro's 2025 Title Vi Program.
Join us in-person on Tuesday, March 4, 1pm,
at Metro's Administrative Office, 114 Valley Street,
or via webinar.
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2025 -- Metro Board of Directors and Committees
Metro’s Board of Directors is made up of appointees from each of Metro’s member communities: Brunswick, Falmouth, Freeport, Gorham, Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, and Yarmouth.
Executive Committee Members:
- Ed Suslovic (Portand), Board President
- Julie Dubovsky (Yarmouth), Vice President
- Paul Bradbury (Portland), Treasurer
- John Thompson (Wesbrook), Secretary
- Hope Cahan (Past President), Falmouth
Please note: Monthly Board meetings have been changed to a calendar of monthly Executive Committee meetings or full Board meetings. The Executive Committee may, when the Board of Directors is not in session, exercise voting powers of the Board of Directors.
Board members, committees, and meeting agendas are listed on our website.
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207 Day in Portland
Metro took part in the 4th Annual 207 Day this Feb. 7, 2025 (2/07). This is the fourth year Metro has celebrated the day with destination signs that said "Happy 207 Day." Downtown Portland organizes the event, which also includes a scavenger hunt.
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Metro Connect
Field Trip in Falmouth
| Last month, Metro staff was invited to the Motz Community Center in Falmouth to present information about Metro Connect, our new on-demand transit service. After the class portion, a ride was scheduled using the GP Metro Connect mobile app . Rides can also be booked online and by calling Metro Customer Service at 207-774-0351 | | |
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Denise Beck, Marketing and Community Outreach Manager | Metro Compass Editor
dbeck@gpmetro.org | 207-517-3027
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