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Eaton County Transportaton Authority (EATRAN) provides safe and affordable transportation for a normal lifestyle for those who cannot drive for whatever reason, and to those who choose not to drive for an affordable rate.
Since its formation in 1980, EATRAN has
returned millions of dollars in State and Federal gas tax monies to Eaton County. Without a public transit provider this money would go elsewhere.
While receiving Government subsidies EATRAN continues to operate in a businesslike manner, which has allowed increasing passenger loads and maintaining reasonable fare structure.
EATRAN currently maintains a total of 26 buses, at their facility located in Charlotte, MI.
EATRAN provides regular employment to over 37 individuals, creating economic opportunity and meaningfuls in the public sector. In 2017, EATRAN provided 135,467 rides.
Collected fares do not pay the full cost of EATRAN's operations
EATRAN funding sources in 2017 were:
18.5% Federal Funds
39% State Funds
42.5% Local Funds (11% fare boxes & 35.5% Millage)
Continued Local Millage support allows the daily service to be priced in a manner that enables those who are in need of the services to be able to afford it.
EATRAN requests a millage once every five (5) years to meet operational expenses.