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Buses are experiencing detours and delays in the downtown area due to the President Obama Rally.

Updated service announcements throughout the day will be posted here:
http://www.cityofmadison.com/metro/detours/rally/eventupdates.cfm

Detour maps:
http://www.cityofmadison.com/metro/detours/rally/index.cfm

Fixed-Route Updates:
Buses are currently filling up in the downtown area and passing people up and bus stops. If you are passed up by a bus, please wait at your stop. Extra buses are on the road and may be headed to your stop. Extra buses are dispatched to passenger areas most in need.

Paratransit:
Due to multiple street closures in the downtown area, Paratransit vehicles have extremely limited access to the Capitol Square and surrounding buildings today. The streets are expected to re-open later this afternoon. Paratransit customers are encouraged to call 266-4466 prior to pick up time for rides into the downtown area.

Helpful phone apps:
Track your bus using BusRadar-Madison. Download from Google Play.

Outside detour zone, get live arrival estimates to your stop using UW Mobile. Download from iTunes and Google Play.

Stay informed:
Rider update emails and text messages will be sent as service changes/updates come up throughout the day. Sign up for text/email alerts at mymetrobus.com/alerts. Information also posted on Twitter. Follow @mymetrobus.

For more information, contact the Metro customer service center at 608-266-4466 or mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com.

Contacts

  • Mick Rusch, 608-266-4466

Agency: 
Metro Transit