About The Rapid

The Interurban Transit Partnership, also known as The Rapid, is the authority that provides a variety of public transportation services for the Grand Rapids metro area and beyond. It is organized and operates under Michigan Public Act 196 of 1967.

The Rapid operates 25 fixed routes, demand-response services for people with disabilities and those living outside the fixed-route service area, and car and vanpooling programs among other services.

The activities of The Rapid are overseen by a 15-member board of directors that represent the six municipalities in The Rapid service area.

The Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Executive Summary (36 KB, PDF) (The Rapid's fiscal year is October 1--September 30)