Marin Transit News
- Attend Marin Transit’s Next Board of Directors Meeting: Join us at the next Marin Transit Board of Directors meeting on June 1, 2026. Community members and transit riders are encouraged to attend Board of Directors meetings to stay informed about projects and activities that impact transit service in Marin County. During the meeting, attendees can voice their opinion and participate in the decision-making process. Find complete meeting information on our website.
- Youth Ride Free for Summer: Marin Transit is offering free rides for youth riders (18 & under) from June to August 31, 2026! Youth aged 5 – 18 can take advantage of this promotion and ride free through the county all summer long. Click here for more information.
- 2026 Muir Woods Shuttle Season: Visit the Muir Woods National Monument car-free! The 2026 Muir Woods Shuttle season began on April 3, 2026. Find tickets and more information at gomuirwoods.com.
Community Partner News

Great news for anyone 18 & under in Marin County!
Marin Transit is bringing back free rides on all local bus service throughout the summer, beginning June 1st!
To take advantage of this program, simply show a valid K-12 school or government-issued ID to the operator when boarding the bus. Younger children, under age 5, must be accompanied by an adult.
Children and teens can take public transit to their favorite summer destinations - parks, rec centers, summer jobs, and even great places to spend the day like the Northgate Mall, Stinson Beach, or Vintage Oaks!
Ready to climb aboard? Plan your trip today for a summer of fun!
Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service (MASCOTS) Plan Launches April 12, 2026 | More Service - Better Connections along the Highway 101 Corridor: As part of regional coordination efforts, in April 2026, Golden Gate Transit, Marin Transit, and SMART are making service changes to improve connections and coordination between agencies to offer more frequent service for riders.
To support these improvements and to adjust service to meet the needs of the community, Marin Transit will be making schedule changes to the following routes: 17, 22, 23, 29, 35, 36, 49, 57, 71, 219, 613, and 619.

National Transit Employee Appreciation Day is all about saying thank you to the people who keep our communities moving.
From front-line employees to those who work behind the scenes, all transit employees work hard to safely get you where you need to go, while keeping cars off our roads and pollution out of our air. We encourage you to share your appreciation today—and every day!
How You Can Get Involved
- Thank your driver when boarding the bus
- Submit a thank you message to a stellar driver or staff member by filling out our comment form
Share a virtual shout-out on social media— be sure to tag @marintransit and use the hashtag #TransitEmployeeAppreciationDay

Marin Transit's administrative office staff.
Marin Transit is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Betts as its new General Manager, effective January 12, 2026. Mr. Betts brings extensive leadership experience in public transit and a strong commitment to improving mobility, equity, and sustainability for Marin County residents.
Mr. Betts has more than 20 years of experience in the transportation field. He currently serves as Marin Transit’s Director of Operations and Service Development and has been an integral member of the Transit District’s staff since 2011. He led the agency through several transit service improvements and managed service changes during the pandemic. Marin Transit was the first transit operator in the Bay Area to have ridership return to pre-COVID levels and continues to grow its ridership. Throughout his career, Mr. Betts has focused on improving service quality, strengthening community partnerships, and implementing innovative solutions to meet evolving transit needs.
“We are confident that Robert’s leadership experience and deep understanding of public transit in our County will enable Marin Transit to continue to serve our communities well,” said Mary Sackett, President of the Marin Transit Board of Directors.
Marin Transit was recently awarded a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant in the amount of $5.64 million for the renovation of the Rush Landing office building and the purchase of three replacement buses. Funding was awarded as part of the FY25 FTA Bus and Low- and No-Emission Grant Awards and will allow Marin Transit to modernize the Rush Landing building in Novato and optimize its use for transit operations. The funding will also replace three smaller cutaway shuttles with new 40-foot hybrid buses. The Low or No Emission competitive program provides funding to state and local governmental authorities for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses as well as acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities.
Muir Woods Shuttle