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Metro

Current Detours

Current Stop Closures

Upcoming Detours

  • Routes A, B and E

    Buses detour near the Capitol Square for the Farmers' Market.

    In effect: Saturday, Jul. 27, 2024 start of service – 3:40pm

  • Route C

    Atwood closed between Winnebago and Fair Oaks for Atwood Fest

    In effect: Saturday, Jul. 27, 2024 – Sunday, Jul. 28, 2024

  • Routes A, B and E

    S. Hamilton at the Capitol Square closed.

    In effect: Saturday, Jul. 27, 2024 3:40pm – end of service

Upcoming Stop Closures

  • Stop 9487 Closed

    Stop 9487 on Market at Main in Sun Prairie Closed

    In effect: Saturday, Jul. 27, 2024 start of service – 2:30pm

If you would like to plan your trip based on arrival time, please visit Google Maps trip planner.

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Bus Rapid Transit is almost here! 
Metro Rapid Route A will launch this Fall.

BRT Information

  • Routes & Schedules

    View arrival times and service maps for routes near you.

  • Fares

    Learn about the different fare options at Metro Transit.

  • Get Updates

    Get live arrival times, service alerts, employment notices and more.

  • Accessible Services

    We are committed to providing services that are accessible to all.

If you see something, say something!

Help us keep Madison safe, and report suspicious baggage.

Rider Updates

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Public Hearing Scheduled

Give feedback on proposed new service to Monona and Metro's most recent service equity analysis. Virtual hearing scheduled for Wednesday, July 31 at 6:00 pm. 

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Fall Service Updates

There will be two small sets of service updates this Fall. One set will be implemented August 18, with the other set of changes effective later in the Fall with the launch of BRT. 

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Testing New Bus Technology

Metro is testing new software on 12 buses, which impacts bus tracking & audible announcements. Check out the test page for our new GPS tracking software, Bus Tracker. 

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A New Way to Pay Coming in Late August!

Introducing Metro Fast Fare - a new fare system that will make riding the bus faster, easier and more convenient. 

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2024 Bus Stop Updates

Review a complete list of stop updates happening over the course of the year. 

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Accessibility Feedback

Tell us about your bus stop. Are there any accessibility issues? Please send your concerns and sign up for accessibility notices and announcements.

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Bus Rapid Transit

Learn more about the City of Madison's plan to implement a Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT) in 2024.