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Most Community Connector buses are distinguished by their bright red color. The system is structured to make it easy for riders to reach points of interest in the Bangor area. In 2003 the Mall Hopper line was added to facilitate easy connections between the Airport Mall, the Bangor Mall, and the
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A free, unofficial mobile phone application for the Community Connector was released in March 2012 for both the iPhone and Android platforms. The app included routes and schedule information, displayed the amount of time until the next scheduled bus arrival, and calculated the distance and time
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serves as a shuttle between the University of Maine campus and downtown Orono. This route does not serve Pickering Square. Funding for this bus comes from Community Connector funds and UM; there is no charge to ride this route. Monday through Friday, this bus operates from
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pm. All buses (except Mall Hopper and Black Bear Express) connect at the Bangor Depot at either 15 or 45 past each hour. The first trip to operate is Old Town 1 which leaves UMaine at 5:45
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Free Fare Fridays: Offered first in 2007 in conjunction with the State of Maine and several other public transit services across the state. Held: December 2007, July, 2008, December, 2008
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Riders are allowed to get on and off at almost any intersection along the road, without having to use designated bus stops. There are a few exceptions where passenger safety is an issue.
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Several of the newer buses offer plush seats and air-conditioning, as well as low floors designed to make it easier for wheelchair passengers to board the bus without having to use a
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serves Union Street, University College Of Bangor, the Fairmount Area, and the Buck St./Third Street Neighborhood. Shares a bus with Center Street Route on Saturdays.
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Commute Another Way Day: Held some years in May to encourage people to use public transit, car pool, or bike to work. Fare is free on Commute Another Way Day.
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campus with additional stops in the town of Orono. The Mall Hopper and Black Bear Express are also the only lines not to go through the Bangor Depot.
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The Community Connector, based in Bangor, Maine, serves points within the city and in nearby Brewer, Hampden, Veazie, Orono, and Old Town.
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information for the stops that are closest to your current position. However, the app is no longer available for download.
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Broadway Shopping Center. The Black Bear Orono Express was added in 2009 as a shuttle between downtown Orono and the
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pm (see above for particular route). Saturday service was suspended in June 2022 due to an ongoing driver shortage.
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serves North Main St., No. Brewer Shopping Center, Twin City Plaza, Brewer Shopping Center, Walmart, and Marden's.
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Transfers are free, valid for next departing trip of your choice, not valid for return trips.
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serves South Main St., Parkway South, Brewer Shopping Center, Walmart, and Marden's.
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The bus system was previously known as BAT Community Connector (or "the BAT").
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am at the Depot. The final trips to depart the Depot are at 5:15 and 5:45
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Monthly Pass (unlimited trips): $ 45, $ 20 for those 17 and under
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The Community Connector operates Monday through Friday from 5:45
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serves much of Bangor's East Side along Mt. Hope Ave., EMCC,
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am. The first trip for most other routes is 6:15 or 6:45
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Bangor, Brewer, Hampden, Veazie, Orono, Old Town, Maine
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MaineCard Holders (UMaine Students and Faculty): FREE
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Index

BAT Community Connector


University of Maine
Bangor, Maine
bus service
paratransit
Website
Bangor, Maine
Veazie
Orono
Old Town
Brewer
Hampden
University of Maine
wheelchair lift

University of Maine
Close-up of the bus
Bangor International Airport
Bangor Public Library
Shaw's
Beal College
Hannaford Supermarkets
Hampden Academy
Airport Mall
Husson University
Bangor Mall
Sam's Club
Eastern Maine Medical Center

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